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Second Time’s The Charm: Hellboy Obtains Norwich Order In Copyright Infringement Proceeding
In Hellboy Productions, Inc. v. Doe #1,1 the Federal Court granted the second attempt by Hellboy Productions Inc. (the Plaintiff) at a motion for a Norwich order, requiring a non-party Internet Service Provider (ISP) to identify the owners of IP addresses used to share the Plaintiff’s film online. The decision is a helpful reminder of the evidentiary requirements on a motion for a Norwich order.
Canada IP
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Cassels
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La Cour Suprême Des États-Unis Restreint La Responsabilité Des FSI En Matière De Violation Du Droit D'Auteur — Ce Que Cox Communications, Inc. V. Sony Music Entertainment Signifie Pour Le Canada
Le 25 mars 2026, la Cour suprême des États-Unis a rendu sa décision dans Cox Communications, Inc. et al. v. Sony Music Entertainment et al., 607 U.S. ------- S.Ct. ----2026 WL 815823 limitant les circonstances dans lesquelles les fournisseurs de services Internet (FSI) peuvent être tenus responsables des violations du droit d'auteur commises par les utilisateurs de leurs services.
Canada IP
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McCarthy Tétrault LLP
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Copyright Claims on Intellectual Work Property: Employee vs Employer
When a senior software developer secretly creates competing software on his own time, who owns the copyright? The Ontario Court of Appeal's decision in Nexus Solutions Inc. v. Krougly clarifies the boundaries of employer ownership over employee-created work, establishing that broad job descriptions alone cannot secure intellectual property rights without clear contractual terms or direct involvement in the creation process.
Canada IP
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McCague Borlack LLP
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