Lang Michener LLP

Lang Michener is a leader in Canada's legal profession and has been for more than 80 years. Our international firm, with offices in Ottawa, Toronto, Vancouver and Hong Kong, has over 200 dynamic professionals who provide effective, innovative solutions to Canadian and international clients. We have played a major role in shaping Canada's economic and political institutions, and understand the competitive global needs of our country's leading companies and industries. With commitments to excellence, service and value in all that we do, Lang Michener is dedicated to helping all of our clients achieve their business and personal goals.

Microsoft Corporation v. PC Village Co. Ltd. et al
Matthew Thurlow, December 9, 2009
The tide continues to turn against those dealing in counterfeit goods, as the Federal Court has once again awarded punitive damages in a case of infringement of intellectual property rights.

Bankruptcy and Insolvency Amendments Aid IP Licensees, But Are They Enough?
Dean Melamed, December 9, 2009
With many companies going through financial trouble, there is a fear among licensees that they will lose their right to use licensed intellectual property ("IP") if the licensor becomes insolvent and wants to restructure. Up until now there has been much uncertainty in the common law as...

Industrial Design -- Jurisdiction of the Federal Court
Mark S. Mitchell, December 9, 2009
It is often beneficial to be a plaintiff rather than a defendant in an intellectual property dispute in the Federal Court. Procedural advantages and control of the pace of the proceedings will sometimes make prospective defendants take preemptive action.