The Canadian Supreme Court’s decision in the Harvard oncomouse case established that higher life forms are not patentable subject matter under Canadian law. While process claims were accepted, product claims for the transgenic mouse were rejected, setting a key precedent in biotechnology patents.
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Bell Helicopter v. Eurocopter
The Bell Helicopter v. Eurocopter case addresses allegations of helicopter landing gear patent infringement in Canada. The court’s decision clarified patent validity, infringement, and the future use of Bell’s landing gear technology.
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