Federal Court denies amendments to copyright claim
In this copyright infringement action, GE Renewable Energy Canada Inc. (GEREC) sought to make further amendments to its Amended Statement of Claim....Read More
Counter(defeated): Louis Vuitton awarded compensatory and punitive damages
In a recent summary trial decision of the Federal Court, Justice McHaffie found multiple defendants selling counterfeit Louis Vuitton goods liable for...Read More
Federal Court depletes AP&C’s validity arguments
Two patents relating to the processes for manufacturing reactive metal powders were found invalid for ambiguity pursuant to subsection 27(4) of the...Read More
An untimely discovery: A case study of Meridian Manufacturing Inc v Concept Industries Ltd
Discovery facilitates the exchange of crucial information necessary to build a case and ensure a fair resolution. In patent infringement disputes, parties...Read More
Canadian Copyright Act draws the line between Rio Tinto and foreign author
GE commenced a copyright infringement action against Canmec, asserting ownership of copyright in 33 manufacturing drawings relating to butterfly valves. GE claimed...Read More