7299362 Canada Inc. (Alexa Translations) v. Amazon.com, Inc., 2025 FC 80 (Ritonavir*)
Associate Justice Horne - 2025-01-15
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This is a motion to amend the statement of claim in an action for trademark infringement. ... As for the contested amendments, there are two principal issues: i) the addition of new Amazon companies as defendants, together with allegations of infringement of an additional trademark, AMAZON TRANSLATE; and ii) a new claim for punitive damages. The proposed addition of new defendants is refused because, if granted at this stage of the action, would result in prejudice that cannot be compensated in costs. Further, the addition of the new Amazon companies is not necessary for the effective and complete determination of the issues raised in the statement of claim as initially served and filed. The amendments as they relate to punitive damages are allowed. Even though they may be difficult to establish, they are not doomed to fail.
Decision relates to:
- T-1188-23 - 7299362 CANADA INC. c.o.b. as ALEXA TRANSLATIONS v. AMAZON.COM, INC. et Al.