The Globe and Mail

"Where we are way behind the U.S. is that there are now significant delays in the federal court, so that enforcement litigation in Canada is problematic because of the great delay. Whereas in the United States, the courts are very quick."

Osler lawyer, Glen Bloom, discussing the increasing gap between Canadian and American intellectual property laws, and the increase in the delays in the courts in enforcing intellectual property rights. U.S. companies carrying on business in Canada or selling goods in Canada should be aware of how these differences may impact their businesses.