Canon and Amazon Secure U.S. Court Victory in Trademark Case Against Counterfeit Camera Accessory Sellers

In May 2023, Canon, in partnership with Amazon, initiated a trademark infringement lawsuit in the United States District Court for the Western District of Washington. The suit targeted 29 seller accounts responsible for the illegal sale of counterfeit "Canon" branded camera batteries and chargers on Amazon’s U.S. marketplace.

Following the filing, none of the defendants challenged Canon’s claims in court. As a result, in November 2024, the court ruled decisively in favor of Canon and Amazon. The judgment included a permanent injunction barring the defendants from engaging in any further infringing activities. Additionally, the court awarded damages to Canon and Amazon, reinforcing the legal protections afforded to trademark holders against counterfeiters.

This legal victory forms part of Canon’s broader, ongoing campaign to combat counterfeit products and protect its intellectual property rights worldwide. Recent related activities include take-down operations on various e-commerce platforms and participation in anti-counterfeiting initiatives.

For instance, on March 17, 2026, Canon initiated take-down actions targeting counterfeit listings on the Lazada Singapore platform. Earlier, on March 12, 2026, Canon joined the Japan Patent Office’s anti-counterfeit campaign, collaborating with the mascot "Kawanzo-chan" to raise awareness.

In February 2026, Canon also undertook take-down activities on European Amazon platforms, leveraging European Patent No. 4,350,447 to remove infringing listings. These efforts followed successful removals of toner cartridge listings from various e-commerce sites during the latter half of 2025.

Canon’s commitment to intellectual property enforcement extends beyond litigation and take-downs. The company actively participates in educational and outreach programs, such as supporting STEM events for students in Hokkaido in February 2026 and engaging in international anti-counterfeiting working groups.

Moreover, Canon’s sustained innovation is reflected in its recognition as a top U.S. patented company for 42 consecutive years as of January 16, 2026. The company continues to leverage its patent portfolio, including U.S. Patent No. 12,321,128, to support enforcement actions on platforms like Amazon.com.

These combined efforts underscore Canon’s strategic approach to safeguarding its brand and products from counterfeiters, ensuring consumer trust and maintaining market integrity across global digital marketplaces.