Pleading of wilful misrepresentation in prosecution history survives motion to strike
On September 17, 2014, Justice Mosley of the Federal Court of Canada allowed an appeal of an Order of Prothonotary Milczynski (see... Read More
Suggesting desired features is not inventive – Federal Court of Canada
On September 16, 2014, Justice O’Keefe dismissed an application under Section 52 of the Patent Act seeking to amend the named inventors... Read More
Receiver in Bankruptcy Permitted to Sell Trademarked Goods Despite Opposition from Trademark Owner
On August 25, 2014, Justice Gouin of the Quebec Superior Court released his Reasons for Judgment in 185107 Canada Inc. (Groupe de... Read More
Punitive damages for infringing (but never sold) helicopter landing gear upheld on appeal
On September 24, 2013, the Federal Court of Appeal released its Reasons for Judgment in Bell Helicopter Textron Canada Limitée v. Eurocopter... Read More
Oil well spill tray patents not infringed, one invalid – Federal Court
On June 7, 2013, Justice Barnes issued his Reasons for Judgment in a patent infringement action between Zero Spill Systems and Rat Plastic... Read More
Opportunity for inspection enough for anticipatory prior use – Federal Court of Appeal
On December 20, 2012 the Federal Court of Appeal, clarified what constitutes anticipatory prior use under the “new” Parent Act in Wenzel... Read More
Third time’s a charm? Court of Appeal again remits Weatherford’s induced infringement claim
On October 17, 2012, the Federal Court of Appeal issues it’s Reason for Judgment in Corlac Inc. et al v. Weatherford Canada... Read More