PLATFORM LIABILITY AND BRAND PROTECTION MECHANISMS
AUTHOR – ARPIT KUSHWAHA, STUDENT AT AMITY LAW SCHOOL
BEST CITATION – ARPIT KUSHWAHA, PLATFORM LIABILITY AND BRAND PROTECTION MECHANISMS, INDIAN JOURNAL OF LEGAL REVIEW (IJLR), 5 (10) OF 2025, PG. 967-973, APIS – 3920 – 0001 & ISSN – 2583-2344.
Responsibilities of Online Marketplaces
Online marketplaces play a significant role in protecting brand image for both sellers and buyers. Their responsibilities include:
- Enforcing Brand Protection Policies:
- Marketplaces need to establish and enforce policies that protect
brands from counterfeiting, trademark infringement, and misleading product listings.
- Many platforms have reporting mechanisms where brands can flag counterfeit or unauthorized products.