Early claims for the vaccine have not been borne out, and the results of full trials in the US are still awaited. (newscientist.com)
Second, Canada is implementing changes to its Patented Medicines (Notice of Compliance) regulations to turn what are currently summary proceedings dealing narrowly with market approval into full trials on patent validity and infringement that can be fully appealed. (cigionline.org)
The Hryniak decision backed Ontario's new rules on summary judgment (judgment made on a claim, without full trial, when a judge finds an issue can be decided based on certain facts or clear, incontrovertible evidence), and provided guidance on when it can be used. (bogoroch.com)