The recommendations included legislative changes to permit judges to award costs against unsuccessful plaintiffs and provide protection to end users of products from patent infringement lawsuits. (slaw.ca)
In general then, what this case demonstrates is the very real possibility for an award of costs against an unsuccessful plaintiff to be quite substantial. (ottawaemploymentlaw.com)
After each stage of litigation, particularly motions and trial, the judge may order costs against the unsuccessful party. (galbraithfamilylaw.com)