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Time for a Change? Fraser Institute Urges Canada to Strengthen its Pharmaceutical IP Laws

Time for a Change? Fraser Institute Urges Canada to Strengthen its Pharmaceutical IP Laws

A little over a week ago, the Fraser Institute, a prominent and independent Canadian public policy think tank, released a report calling for a strengthening of intellectual property protection for pharmaceuticals in Canada. The report claims that the changes would produce an increase in trade opportunities and access to foreign markets that would generate an […]

Court Grants Largest Patent Infringement Damages Award in Canadian History

Court Grants Largest Patent Infringement Damages Award in Canadian History

On July 16, 2013, the Federal Court released its decision granting the largest award of damages for patent infringement in Canadian history.  In Merck & Co., Inc. v. Apotex Inc. (2013 FC 751) (“Merck”), Justice Snider found that Merck is entitled to over $119 million in damages, plus interest, for Apotex’s infringement of Merck’s patent […]