Amazon Must Face Copyright Claims in Emoji Beach Ball Case (1)

March 21, 2019, 3:54 PM UTCUpdated: March 21, 2019, 6:17 PM UTC

Amazon.com Inc. failed to kill an “emoji beach ball” manufacturer’s claims of copyright and trademark infringement based on third-party sales through the website, a federal court has ruled.

The U.S. District Court for the District of Arizona March 20 dismissed the e-commerce giant’s non-IP claims, including negligence, unjust enrichment, and unfair competition.

Kangaroo Manufacturing Inc. distributes emoji beach balls, flamingo pool floats, and other products through third-party sellers on Amazon.com. Kangaroo said unauthorized sellers have been selling its products on the site, violating its trademark and copyrights. Kangaroo also alleged that Amazon has been selling counterfeit versions of its products. ...

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