Intellectual Property
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August 20, 2025
Federal Court imposes prison terms for contempt by father and son in IPTV piracy case
The Federal Court has sentenced a father and son, central figures behind an unauthorized IPTV service, to prison terms of at least four and six months, respectively, for contempt of a Federal Court Anton Piller order, with both facing up to nearly five years in prison if they fail to cure their contempt.
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August 20, 2025
The Prince of Darkness and the power of intellectual property
Some people leave behind a legacy. Ozzy Osbourne left behind a brand manual.
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August 20, 2025
A directive from the Federal Court of Appeal
The Federal Court of Appeal has firmly stated the law concerning the standard of review on appeals to it, the liability of directors and shareholders for corporate liability and awarding damages where the extent of infringement and the harm it caused is difficult to establish (Patel v. DermaSpark Products Inc., 2025 FCA 145).
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August 18, 2025
Kelly Zhang joins Goodmans
Goodmans LLP has added Kelly Zhang as an associate in its litigation and dispute resolution group.
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August 18, 2025
Lavery welcomes Michael Debay and Sarah Trublard as lawyers
Lavery has announced the appointment of two new lawyers to its Montreal office: Michael Debay and Sarah Trublard.
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August 18, 2025
Federal Court of Appeal upholds invalidity of agri-tech patent, dismisses infringement claims
The Federal Court of Appeal has upheld a ruling that an agricultural data-tracking technology patent is invalid due to anticipation and obviousness, and dismissed related infringement claims.
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August 18, 2025
When is an importer of goods liable for copyright infringement?
A decision of the U.K. Intellectual Property Enterprise Court deals with the copyright in a label of a bottle of wine and an importer’s liability for infringement (Martin v. Bodegas San Huberto SA, [2025] EWHC 1827 (IPEC)).
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August 15, 2025
Court upholds $45K damages award against spa owner using counterfeit equipment, products
The Federal Court of Appeal has upheld a $45,000 damages award against an Ontario spa and its owner for using counterfeit beauty equipment and products.
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August 14, 2025
DEI dilemma: U.S. state bars grapple with DEI programs, language amid legal threats
State bar leaders across the U.S. are wrestling with whether to stand firm on their diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) programs or quietly rework programs and language as they face rising political pressure and potential legal challenges.
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August 14, 2025
Bar ramps up campaign to end ‘Zoom-only’ policy & get intervener counsel back into SCC’s courtroom
Prominent intervener groups are telling the Supreme Court of Canada that its 2022 practice direction confining their counsel to Zoom and barring intervener lawyers from making submissions in person before the judges is hurting their advocacy and restricting access to justice for public interest groups. However, the top court says it’s sticking with its current policy since “virtual appearances have proven to be an effective means of supporting equal access.”