Canada Goose Inc., a renowned manufacturer of high-quality outerwear, has filed a lawsuit against multiple e-commerce store operators accused of selling counterfeit versions of its products. The complaint was lodged in the United States District Court for the Northern District of Illinois on October 11, 2024, targeting various unnamed partnerships and unincorporated associations identified in Schedule A of the filing.
The lawsuit details how these defendants have allegedly exploited Canada Goose's reputation by marketing and selling unauthorized and counterfeit goods using the company's registered trademarks. Canada Goose claims that these actions are not only damaging its brand but also deceiving consumers into purchasing inferior products under the guise of authenticity. The defendants are said to operate through various e-commerce platforms, including Amazon, eBay, AliExpress, and others, utilizing seller aliases to mask their identities and evade legal repercussions. According to the complaint, these counterfeit operations originate primarily from regions with lax trademark enforcement laws such as China.
Canada Goose is seeking both injunctive relief and monetary damages. They demand that the court enjoin the defendants from further use of their trademarks and order them to account for all profits made from the sale of counterfeit goods. Additionally, Canada Goose seeks statutory damages amounting to $2 million per infringement instance if willful counterfeiting is proven. They also request reimbursement for attorney fees and other legal costs incurred during this litigation.
Representing Canada Goose in this matter are attorneys Amy C. Ziegler, Justin R. Gaudio, Andrew D. Burnham, and Trevor C. Talhami from Greer, Burns & Crain Ltd., based in Chicago. The case has been assigned Case No. 24-cv-09994.