Munchkin, Inc v. Angelcare Canada Inc., 2024 FCA 156
Justice Gleason; Justice Locke; Justice Walker - 2024-09-27
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This case involved two appeals concerning alleged patent infringement and validity of several patents related to diaper pails and cassettes. After a Federal Court decision found some products infringed patents and most claims valid, two appeals were filed. One appeal argued errors related to anticipation, obviousness, and liability for infringement, while the second appeal disputed non-infringement conclusions. The Court dismissed the first appeal and allowed the second. The patents in question included claims about stackability and orientational features of cassettes in a diaper pail. Legal issues included defining common general knowledge, anticipation, obviousness, and infringement liability. The standard of review followed the Housen v. Nikolaisen principles. Ultimately, the Court upheld the Federal Court's findings on patent infringement and validity.
Decision relates to:
- A-105-22 - MUNCHKIN, INC ET AL. V. ANGLECARE CANADA INC. ET AL. which is an appeal from 2022 FC 507 in T-151-16
- A-106-22 - ANGELCARE CANADA INC. ET AL v. MUNCHKIN, INC. ET AL which is an appeal from 2022 FC 507 in T-151-16