Federal Court restores patent invalidity ruling after rejecting expert-independence challenge
BC Hydro succeeds on a narrow remand after the judge finds lawyer-assisted reports reflected the expert’s own opinions.
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Federal Court upholds refusal of SUNBRELLA sunscreen trademark
A judge found no reversible error in a ruling that linked cosmetic sun protection with Glen Raven’s branded fabrics used in shade products.
Federal Court partly restores SWAGGER trademark as sales evidence falls short for some goods
Invoices and product photographs supported a narrower registration, while advertising alone did not establish trademark use through sales.
Air Inuit wins order requiring manufacturer to build promised cargo-door kit
Manitoba court finds damages inadequate where the supplier controls the technology for a unique Dash 8 conversion.
Supreme Court upholds Janssen dosing patent while preserving medical-treatment exclusion
The Court rejected both a broader ban on dosing patents and an invitation to abolish the exclusion for professional medical skill and judgment.
