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Canadian IP litigation 2024: a year in review

In 2024, we witnessed several notable developments in Canadian IP litigation. These included the Supreme Court granting leave for an appeal on the patentability of methods of medical treatment, a successful patent invalidity...more

[Webinar] Canadian IP litigation 2024: a year in review - February 12th, 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm ET

Join us for an insightful session as our presenters Matthew Burt, Daniel Davies and Jean-Sébastien Dupont provide an annual summary of key developments in Canadian IP litigation. This webinar offers a valuable opportunity for...more

Court permits addition of inventor to a patent that is subject of ongoing litigation

In Regeneron Pharmaceuticals, Inc v Canada (AG), 2023 FC 768, the Federal Court granted Regeneron’s application to add an inventor to its issued patent, which was the subject of pending litigation. The Court was satisfied,...more

Crocs v Double Diamond Distribution: Strength of industrial design rights and remedies in Canada reaffirmed by Federal Court

Earlier this fall the Federal Court of Canada issued a rare decision concerning industrial design infringement and reaffirmed several points of law favouring holders of industrial design registrations in Canada seeking to...more

Angelcare and Playtex take out the trash: Diaper Genie patents are valid and infringed by Munchkin

On April 7, 2022, the Federal Court issued its judgment and reasons in Angelcare Canada Inc et al v Munchkin Inc et al (2022 FC 507), finding that Munchkin, Inc and Munchkin Baby Canada Ltd (the “Defendants” or “Munchkin”)...more

Canadian courts show trend of awarding higher costs in IP litigation

Every IP litigant has the same questions on their mind: “If I win, how much of my legal costs can I recover? And if I lose, how much will I have to pay?” These are important questions, and the answers now may be different...more

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