Brazilian Governor Asks Jeff Bezos To Pay Royalties For Using 'Amazon' Name
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Wilson Lima, the governor of Amazonas state in Brazil, is requesting Jeff Bezos to pay royalties for Amazon.com Inc.'s use of the 'Amazon' name. Lima plans to discuss this at the COP28 climate summit and has highlighted the importance of the Amazon rainforest on Instagram. Bezos, with a net worth of $171 billion, has contributed to environmental causes through the Bezos Earth Fund. The Brazilian government also announced a new $205 million fund to preserve the Amazon rainforest at COP28.
December 06, 2023 | 11:29 am
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Amazon.com Inc. is being asked by the governor of Amazonas to pay royalties for using the 'Amazon' name, which could lead to legal discussions or impact the company's image regarding environmental responsibility.
While the request for royalties by the governor of Amazonas is notable, it is uncertain whether this will lead to any legal obligation for Amazon.com Inc. to pay royalties. The impact on the stock price is likely to be neutral in the short term, as the market will need more concrete developments to assess the situation. However, the news could affect the company's public image regarding environmental responsibility, which is increasingly important to investors.
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