eBay Ordered to Halt Sales of LVMH Beauty Products

2008-07-11 | 11:24

Daily fines could reach nearly $80K.

Paris’ court of appeal on Friday ordered eBay to stop selling all LVMH Moet Hennessey Louis Vuitton-owned fragrances and cosmetics on the French version of its online auction site, upholding a ruling handed down by Paris’ commercial court on June 30, according to Women's Wear Daily.

While eBay’s appeal process against fines of almost 40 million euros, or $63.2 million, for allegedly selling counterfeit goods is ongoing, it had requested an urgent hearing contesting the court’s order to stop selling genuine products from Parfums Christian Dior, Kenzo Parfums, Guerlain and Parfums Givenchy or face a daily fine of 50,000 euros, or $79,000.

LVMH claims its beauty brands can be sold only in the selective distribution doors chosen by the company.