Summary
- The US District Court for the Southern District of Ohio has ruled that Amazon must face direct and vicarious copyright infringement claims from Weekend Warrior Clothing over T-shirts sold via its Merch on Demand service.
- Judge Douglas R. Cole denied Amazon's summary judgment motions, citing its role in pricing, manufacturing, and shipping as potentially volitional conduct.
- The court criticized Amazon's handling of infringement notices as "dismal," leaving open the possibility of willful blindness and enhanced statutory damages.
- This case marks a significant legal battle for Amazon, as it heads towards trial, with implications for copyright enforcement in the print-on-demand industry.
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