[IDG] EBay Inc. cannot be held legally accountable for the sale of fake L’Oreal goods, including perfumes and face creams, on its Web site, according to a decision in the U.K. High Court.The decision is a victory for both consumers and entrepreneurs who sell legitimate goods on the site every day, according to a statement from eBay.
http://www.computerworld.com/action/article.do?command=viewArticleBasic&articleId=9133422
http://www.networkworld.com/news/2009/052209-ebay-win-against-loreal-in.htmlAlso see:Ebay Prevails in U.K. Ruling on Counterfeits
The British High Court on Friday ruled eBay Inc. can’t be held legally accountable for the sale of counterfeit L’Oreal SA products through its online marketplace.The ruling was the second blow this month for luxury companies’ efforts to control sales of their goods online in Europe, following a similar ruling in France last week. L’Oreal brought suits against eBay over counterfeits in five European countries, and courts have so far ruled in favor of eBay in Belgium, France and the U.K., and in favor of L’Oreal in Germany.
http://online.wsj.com/article/SB124299592214947123.htmlEBay wins UK court trademark battle vs L’Oreal
EBay has won a UK court battle against French cosmetics group L’Oreal, which had claimed the online marketplace was jointly liable for trademark infringements committed by its users.Friday’s decision is the latest in a series of legal tussles between the two firms as luxury goods groups seek to crack down on the sale of counterfeit goods.
http://in.reuters.com/article/technologyNews/idINIndia-39827320090522
http://uk.reuters.com/article/internetNews/idUKTRE54L2XH20090522Fake Goods Not eBay’s Problem, London Court Rules [AP]
A British court on Friday ruled that Internet marketplace eBay is not liable for bogus beauty products sold on its Web site, dealing a blow to cosmetics company L’Oreal’s campaign against the online auction giant.L’Oreal has taken eBay to court across Europe, suing in Britain, Germany, France, Belgium and Spain over the sale of fake fragrances and cosmetics on the site.
http://news.theage.com.au/breaking-news-technology/ebay-wins-court-fight-against-loreal-in-uk-20090522-bieg.html
http://ecommercetimes.com/story/Fake-Goods-Not-eBays-Problem-London-Court-Rules-67140.html
http://news.smh.com.au/breaking-news-technology/ebay-wins-court-fight-against-loreal-in-uk-20090522-bieg.html
http://www.usatoday.com/tech/techinvestor/corporatenews/2009-05-22-ebay-loreal_N.htm
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