Vidétron Ltée v. Technologies Konek Inc., 2023 FC 1162
Justice Grammond - 2023-08-29
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The plaintiffs instituted proceedings against the defendants for copyright infringement. They accused the defendants of retransmitting television programs, without their consent, in hotel rooms. ... I allowed the action in part, issued an injunction prohibiting the retransmission of the TVA Sports channels and ordered some of the defendants to pay $553,000 in statutory damages [see 2023 FC 741]. At trial, the parties asked that I postpone the award of costs. These reasons address that issue. ... Contrary to the defendants’ submissions, I am of the view that the carious components of this case are inseparable and that this is not a case in which success is divided, which would justify a reduction of costs. ... I consider it fair and reasonable to award a slight increase in costs over the amount that would result from the application of the Tariff. I will therefore award a lump sum of $200,000, which represents approximately 20% of the fees actually incurred by the plaintiffs.
Decision relates to:
- T-374-21 - VIDÉOTRON LTÉE ET AL c. TECHNOLOGIES KONEK INC. ET AL