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January 1 - March 31, 2010
  1. Stay of Patent Re-examination Pending Litigation in Federal Court
    Prenbec Equipment Inc. and Quadco Equipment Inc. v. Timberblade Inc., 2010 FC 23 (de Montigny, J.)
     
  2. Federal Court of Appeal Dismisses Opposition Appeal Concerning Similar Drug Trade-marks
    NPS Pharmaceuticals, Inc. v. Biofarma Société par Actions Simplifée, 2010 FCA 8 (Létourneau, Noël and Trudel JJ.A.)
     
  3. Federal Court of Appeal Overturns Decision Regarding Tarrifs for Turn-Key Contracts
    Neighbouring Rights Collective of Canada v. Astral Media Radio Inc., 2010 FCA 16 (Nadon J.A., Evans J.A., Pelletier J.A.)
     
  4. A Correspondent is Authorized When CIPO Receives an Appointment of Agent
    Unicrop Ltd. v. Attorney General of Canada, 2010 FC 61 (Boivin, J.)
     
  5. Anticipation by Prior Sale 
    Sterling Lumber Company v. Harrison, 2010 FCA 21; and
    Sterling Lumber Company v. Harrison, 2010 FCA 22 (Nadon, Evans & Trudel, JJ.A.)
     
  6. Court Affirms Prothonotary’s Decision Refusing to Strike Out Affidavit Evidence and Refusing to Allow Filing of Reply Evidence During PM(NOC) Proceedings
    AstraZeneca Canada Inc. v. Apotex Inc., 2010 FC 65 (Hughes, J.)
     
  7. Patent Relating to Extended Release Tablets Found to be Obvious
    Biovail Corporation and Depomed, Inc. v. The Minister of Health and Apotex Inc., 2010 FC 46 (Kelen, J.)
     
  8. Assessment of Costs From A Self-Represented Respondent
    Neugebauer v. Labieniec, 2010 FC 68 (Parent, Assessment Officer)
     
  9. Registration for “UGGLY BOOTS” Maintained by Federal Court
    Marty Sanders v. Smart & Biggar Intellectual Property & Technology Law, 2010 FC 73 (Snider, J.)
     
  10. Obligation to Disclose Documents Applies to Documents Possessed by a Third Party
    Apotex Inc. v. Sanofi-Aventis, 2010 FC 77 (Tabib, Proth.)
     
  11. Patented Medicines (Notice of Compliance) Regulations Matter Relating to a Methylphenidate Product
    Janssen-Ortho Inc. v. Apotex Inc., 2010 FC 81 (Zinn, J.)
     
  12. Patented Medicines (Notice of Compliance) Regulations Matter Relating to a Methylphenidate Product
    Janssen-Ortho Inc. v. Apotex Inc., 2010 FC 82 (Zinn, J.)
      
  13. Contested Facts and Credibility Issues Preclude Summary Judgment
    Canadian Private Copying Collective v. J & E Media Inc., et al., 2010 FC 102 (Mandamin, J.)
     
  14. Consistent Claim Construction Makes The Difference
    Janssen-Ortho Inc. et al. v. The Minister of Health & Novopharm Limited, 2010 FC 42 (Zinn J.)
     
  15. Confidentiality Motion Dismissed
    Epicept Corporation v. the Minister of Health, 2010 FC 120 ((Milczynski, Proth.)
     
  16. Court Supports a Narrow Interpretation of Wares Listed in Association With a Mark for Section 45 Proceedings
    Sim & McBurney v. Parry, 2010 FC 118 (Mainville, J.)
     
  17. Discontinuance of Application Post-Hearing Results in Significant Costs Consequences
    Novopharm Limited v. Minister of Health and Pfizer Canada Inc., 2010 FC 156 (Hughes J.)
     
  18. Early Trial Initiative Requires an Efficient Discovery Process
    Apotex v. Sanofi-Aventis, 2010 FC 182 (Tabib, Proth.)
     
  19. Unopposed Application to Add Inventor to Two Issued Patents
    Plasti-Fab Ltd. v. The Attorney General of Canada, 2010 FC 172 (O’Keefe, J.)
     
  20. Costs at Middle of Column IV of the Tariff
    Janssen-Ortho Inc. and Alza Corp. v. Novopharm and Minister of Health, 2010 FC 194 (Zinn, J.)
     
  21. “VIBETRAIN” Carries a Confusing Vibe
    Vibe Media Group LLC now Intermedia Vibe Holdings LLC v. Lewis Craig trading as VIBETRAIN, 2010 FC 214 (Mandamin, J.)
     
  22. Health Canada Has Broad Discretion in Reviewing Drug Submissions
    Hospira Healthcare Corp. v. Canada (Attorney General), 2010 FC 213 (O’Keefe, J.)
     
  23. Which Toothpaste is Responsible for this Beautiful Smile?
    Procter & Gamble Inc. v. Colgate-Palmolive Canada Inc., 2010 FC 231 (Boivin, J.)
     
  24. No Mareva Injunction Granted Where Evidence is Merely Suggestive
    Eli Lilly Canada Inc. v. Novopharm Limited, 2010 FC 241 (Zinn, J.)
     
  25. Federal Court of Appeal Orders Redrafting of Amended Paragraph in Pleadings to Remove Assumptions and Speculations
    Bayer Bioscience N.V. v. Monsanto Technology LLC, 2010 FCA 68 (Létourneau, Dawson and Stratas JJ.A.)
     
  26. Registrar of Trade-marks Ordered to Reinstate Registration on Evidence that Excused Non-Use
    Cobalt Brands, LLC v. Gowling Lafleur Henderson LLP, 2010 FC 260 (Martineau, J.)
     
  27. Federal Court Orders Richmond Hill Business Khaike Paan and its Proprietors be Added as Named Defendants in Vinod Chopra Copyright Infringement Action
    Vinod Chopra Films Private Limited, et al. v. John Doe, et al., 2010 FC 269 (Hughes, J.)
     
  28. Registrar of Trade-marks Ordered to Reinstate Registration with Amendment
    Tucumcari Aero, Inc. v. Cassels, Brock & Blackwell LLP, 2010 FC 267 (Barnes, J.)
     
  29. Compensation for Losses Granted Under Section 8 of the PM(NOC) Regulations
    Apotex Inc. v. Merck & Co., Inc., 2010 FC 287 (O'Reilly, J.)
     
  30. Product Colour and Shape are Not Distinctive for GSK
    Apotex Inc. v. Canada (Registrar of Trademarks), 2010 FC 291 (Barnes, J.)
     
  31. The Unstable Existence of Confusing Marks on the Registrar
    Molson Canada 2005 v. Anheuser-Busch, Incorporated, 2010 FC 283 (Near, J.)
     
  32. Court Upholds Decision That Trade-marks Were Clearly Descriptive
    Worldwide Diamond Trademarks Limited v. Canadian Jewellers Association, 2010 FC 309 (Kelen, J.)
     
  33. Assessment of Costs Related to Copyright Matter
    1565385 Ontario Inc. v. Canadian Private Copying Collective, 2010 FCA 79 (Perrier, Assessment Officer)
     
  34. Bill of Costs Assessed Based on Rough Justice and Proof
    Simpson Strong-Tie Company, Inc. v. Peak Innovations Inc., 2010 FCA 78 (Stinson, Assessment Officer)
     
  35. Injunction Principles Apply to Motion for Gag Order
    Canadian Private Copying Collective v. Blue Media Group Inc., 2010 FC 328 (Phelan, J.)
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