Category: e-Commerce Law

IndiaMart, PUMA, Drop-Downs, and Intermediary Liability

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In a trademark infringement dispute between IndiaMART Intermesh Ltd. (“IndiaMART”) and PUMA SE (“PUMA”), the Division Bench of the Delhi High Court set aside a prior injunction restraining IndiaMART from offering the PUMA trademark as an option in its seller registration drop-down menu. The Court permitted IndiaMART to continue offering trademark-based menu items and search terms, subject to obligations regarding takedown of infringing listings.

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Supreme Court Upholds Free Speech in Wikimedia Case, Sets Aside Takedown Order

In a clear endorsement of constitutional protections in the digital realm, the Supreme Court set aside a Delhi High Court directive requiring removal of Wikipedia content related to a defamation suit. The Court held that such pre-emptive takedown orders, absent a compelling constitutional basis, violate the freedoms guaranteed under Articles 19 and 21, and cannot be sustained within India’s legal framework.

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Amazon Ordered to Pay ₹336 Crore in Damages for Willful Trademark Infringement

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The Delhi High Court has ordered Amazon Technologies, Inc. to pay ₹336 crore in damages for willful trademark infringement of the Beverly Hills Polo Club logo. The ruling also includes ₹3.23 crore in litigation costs and a permanent injunction against Amazon. The case, filed by Lifestyle Equities C.V. and Lifestyle Licensing B.V., highlights Amazon’s liability in unauthorized brand usage.

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Court orders Meesho to display Seller Information and comply with Ecommerce Rules

The Delhi High Court recently ordered Meesho, a popular e-commerce platform, to display full seller information and comply with E-Commerce rules. This decision comes after a copyright infringement case filed by a clothing brand, Abhi Traders, against Meesho and several unknown sellers who were using Abhi Traders’ copyrighted designs and images without permission. The Court highlighted the importance of e-commerce platforms taking responsibility to prevent copyright infringement and ensuring transparency by displaying seller information.

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Monthly Roundup: Key IP Cases reported in March 2023

BananaIP Counsels has been following the recent developments in Trademarks, Patents, Copyrights, and Designs cases. This monthly roundup provides some insight into the developments made in these cases by various High Courts in India. The month of March saw an interesting mix of intellectual property decisions from courts in India. This post brings to you a list of important decisions relating to Trademarks, Copyrights, Patents, Consumer Protection and Accessibility Laws. We hope that this information helps our readers stay informed about Intellectual Property Rights and their enforcement in India.

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