Overview

• The division bench granted an interim stay on the February ruling that found Amazon liable for Beverly Hills Polo Club logo infringement.
• The court declined to demand a pre-deposit but required Amazon to pay the award if its appeal is unsuccessful.
• Justice Prathiba M. Singh had held Amazon directly responsible based on its licensing agreement and oversight of Cloudtail’s branding.
• Lifestyle Equities filed suit in 2020 after alleging Amazon and Cloudtail sold apparel with a deceptively similar BHPC mark.
• Experts say the case could redefine the scope of e-commerce platforms’ liability for third-party trademark violations in India.