In intellectual property litigation, the outcome of many high stakes cases has turned on expert testimony. It is therefore important for a litigator to spend time and effort to properly identify, select, and prepare the...more
In IP litigation, expert testimony is common and important. Experts may provide the court with a scientific primer in highly complex cases. In patent litigation, experts may construe complex claims through the eyes of a...more
Federal Court finds invalidity allegations relating to patent for metformin formulations not justified -
On March 8, 2019, Justice Fothergill granted Valeant Canada’s application for an order prohibiting the Minister of...more
4/6/2019
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FCA overturns cefaclor damages decision on prejudgment interest issue, provides guidance on NIA defence -
On November 23, 2018, the Federal Court of Appeal (FCA) allowed in part Apotex’s appeal of a decision awarding Eli...more
12/22/2018
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Apotex not permitted to plead promise-based invalidity grounds in Ontario section 8 lansoprazole action -
This motion arose in the context of a section 8 action in which Apotex claims damages for delay in the issuance of...more