Nikolas Purcell

Representative Work

Patent litigation

• Betser-Zilevitch v Harvest Operations Corp. (T-1538-25): representing the defendant in an action for patent infringement concerning a patent for modules used in stream-assisted gravity drainage (SAGD) operations.
• Noralta Technologies Inc. v Heating Solutions Inc. (T-2495-24): representing the plaintiff in an action for patent infringement concerning a patent for burner pre-heating technology used in heavy oil extraction.
• Veracio Canada Ltd., et al v GeologicAI Inc, et al (T-2180-24): representing the defendants in an action for patent infringement concerning four patents relating to core analysis technology used in exploration mining operations.
• Australian Mud Company Pty Ltd, et al v Boart Longyear Group Inc., et al (T-435-22): represented the plaintiffs in an action for patent infringement concerning a patent for core orientation technology.
• Dizolve Group Corporation v ANBE Inc. et al (T-74-22): represented the plaintiff in an action for patent infringement concerning a patent for household laundry detergent sheets.
• GEMAK Trust v Jempak ULC (T-1288-18): represented the defendants in an action for patent infringement concerning a patent for automatic dishwasher detergents.
• Betser-Zilevitch v Petrochina Canada Ltd (A-57-21): counsel for the respondent Petrochina Canada in an appeal of a trial decision which found that Petrochina Canada had not infringed the appellant's patent directed to modules for steam-assisted gravity drainage extraction of heavy oil deposits. 
• B & B Production Products Ltd v Lateral Completions Inc, (T-917-20): counsel for the defendant Lateral Completions in a patent infringement action involving a patent directed to stabilizers (centralizers) for continuous rod production applications.
• Janssen Inc, et al v Sandoz Inc (T-1268-20): counsel for the Janssen plaintiffs (Johnson & Johnson companies) and Mitsubishi Tanabe Pharma Corp in a patent infringement action under the Patented Medicines (Notice of Compliance) Regulations in respect of the anti-diabetic drug Invokana^® (canagliflozin).
• Janssen Inc, et al v Apotex Inc (T-124-21): counsel for the Janssen plaintiffs (Johnson & Johnson companies) in a patent infringement action under the Patented Medicines (Notice of Compliance) Regulations in respect of the antipsychotic drug Invega Sustenna^® (paliperidone palmitate).
• Janssen Inc, et al v Pharmascience Inc (T-1441-20; T-455-20): counsel for the Janssen plaintiffs (Johnson & Johnson companies) in patent infringement actions under the Patented Medicines (Notice of Compliance) Regulations in respect of the antipsychotic drug Invega Sustenna^® (paliperidone palmitate).
• Janssen Inc, et al v Teva Canada Limited (T-353-18/A-131-20): counsel for the Janssen plaintiffs (Johnson & Johnson companies) in a patent infringement action under the Patented Medicines (Notice of Compliance) Regulations in respect of the antipsychotic drug Invega Sustenna^® (paliperidone palmitate).
• Dow Agrosciences Canada Inc v Bayer Intellectual Property GmbH (T-150-20): counsel for the defendant Bayer in a patent impeachment action involving a patent to auxin-inhibitor pesticides.
• Spin Master Ltd v Mattel Canada Inc (T-1231-17): counsel for the plaintiff Spin Master in a patent infringement action involving a patent to a transformable toy.
• Atlas IP LLC v St Jude Medical Canada Inc, et al (T-1602-15): counsel to the defendant Boston Scientific in patent infringement action concerning cardiac pacemakers and a patent for wireless communications technology.
• NOV Downhole Eurasia Limited v TLL Oilfield Consulting Ltd, et al (T-1280-13): counsel to the defendants TLL and Acura Machine in a patent infringement action concerning downhole tool technology (friction reduction tool) for use in drilling oil and gas wells.
• E. Mishan & Sons Inc, et al v Suptertek Canada Inc (T-1112-13): counsel to the plaintiffs in a patent infringement action concerning a patent for expandable hoses.

Trademark/Copyright litigation

• Remitbee Incorporated v Remitly, Inc. (T-2621-23/T-1758-22): representing the applicant/appellant in appeals of two decisions of the Trademarks Opposition Board.
• Lux Windows and Glass Ltd. v A-Apollo Windows & Doors Ltd. (T-3407-25): represented the plaintiff in an action for copyright infringement.
• Lux Windows and Glass Ltd. v Go-Green Windows and Doors Ltd. (T-2274-24): represented the plaintiff in an action for copyright infringement.
• Dizolve Group Corporation v Supertek Canada Inc, et al (T-427-21): counsel for the plaintiff Dizolve Group in an action for trademark infringement.
• Edible IP, LLC, et al v VAAV and John Doe (T-96-18): counsel for the plaintiffs in an action for trademark infringement, passing off, industrial design and copyright infringement in respect of the plaintiffs' "Edible Arrangements" branding.
• 3Genius Corporation v Locationary Inc, et al (CV-14-497239): counsel for the defendants in an action for copyright infringement and breach of fiduciary duty.
• Canadian Hockey League v Gumbley (T-2176-16): counsel for the Canadian Hockey League in an application for trademark infringement and depreciation of goodwill.
• Corocord Raumnetz GmbH, et al, Dynamo Industries Inc (T-339-14): counsel for plaintiffs Corocord Raumnetz GmbH and Kompan A/S in an action for copyright infringement and passing off in respect of playground equipment designs.

Plant Breeders Rights

• Secan Association v Marvin Pelech, et al (T-3330-24): counsel for the plaintiff in an action for infringement of plant breeders’ rights in a novel variety of oat.