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27174
Mattel Canada Inc., et al. v. Her Majesty the Queen, et al.
(Federal) (Civil) (By Leave)
(Sealing order)
Docket
Judgments on applications for leave to appeal are rendered by the Court, but are not necessarily unanimous.
| Date | Proceeding | Filed By (if applicable) |
|---|---|---|
| 2002-05-23 | Response to the bill of costs, (Letter Form), do not wish to have the bill of costs taxed, Completed on: 2002-05-23 | Her Majesty the Queen |
| 2002-02-04 | Bill of costs, Completed on: 2002-02-04 | Mattel Canada Inc. |
| 2001-09-04 | Record returned to the Registrar of the Court of Appeal | |
| 2001-06-27 | Appeal closed | |
| 2001-06-19 | Formal judgment sent to the registrar of the court of appeal and all parties | |
| 2001-06-11 | Copy of formal judgment being prepared | |
| 2001-06-08 | Notice of deposit of judgment sent to all parties | |
| 2001-06-07 |
Judgment on the appeal rendered, CJ L'HD G Ia Ma Ba Bi Arb LeB, The appeal is allowed in part. The cross-appeal is dismissed. Mattel Canada Inc. shall have its costs in this Court and in the courts below. Allowed in part, with costs |
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| 2001-03-08 | Transcript received, (73 pages) | |
| 2001-02-20 |
Hearing of the appeal, 2001-02-20, (v019), CJ L'HD G Ia Ma Ba Bi Arb LeB Judgment reserved |
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| 2001-02-20 | Acknowledgement and consent for video taping of proceedings | |
| 2001-02-20 | Respondent's condensed book, given in court | Her Majesty the Queen |
| 2001-02-09 | Correspondence received from, Jeffery D. Jenkins dated Feb. 8/01 joint with 12 copies of the confidential License Agreement between Mattel Canada Inc. and Licensor dated July 26, 1991 | Mattel Canada Inc. |
| 2001-02-09 | Correspondence received from, Jeffery Jenkins re: enclosing 12 copies of the complete License Agreement dated July 26, 1991. It replaces the incomplete version, contained in the sealed confidential appeal book vol. II of IX, pages 357 to 370. | Mattel Canada Inc. |
| 2001-02-09 | Notice of appearance, of Richard S. Gottlieb, Darrel H. Pearson and Jeffrey D. Jenkins at the hearing of the appeal. | Mattel Canada Inc. |
| 2001-02-09 | Notice of appearance | Her Majesty the Queen |
| 2000-12-01 |
Appeal hearing scheduled, 2001-02-20 Judgment reserved |
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| 2000-11-27 | Order on motion for leave to intervene, (15 minutes of oral argument granted by Arbour J.) | |
| 2000-11-16 | Book of authorities, Completed on: 2000-11-16 | Reebok Canada Inc. |
| 2000-11-16 | Intervener's factum, (see decision dated Oct. 24/00), Completed on: 2000-11-16 | Reebok Canada Inc. |
| 2000-11-16 | Correspondence received from, R.J. Hofley dated Nov. 16/00 re: to present oral argument | Reebok Canada Inc. |
| 2000-11-03 | Respondent's book of authorities - cross appeal, Completed on: 2000-11-03 | Mattel Canada Inc. |
| 2000-11-03 | Respondent's record - cross appeal, Completed on: 2000-11-03 | Mattel Canada Inc. |
| 2000-11-03 | Respondent's factum - cross appeal, Completed on: 2000-11-03 | Mattel Canada Inc. |
| 2000-10-24 |
Decision on motion to extend time, Reg, to serve and file the factum of the intervener Reebok Canada by an additional two weeks. Granted, no order as to costs |
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| 2000-10-24 | Submission of motion to extend time, Reg | |
| 2000-10-19 | Response to motion to extend time, (Letter Form), from F.B. Woyiwada dated Oct. 19/00 (by fax), Completed on: 2000-10-19 | Her Majesty the Queen |
| 2000-10-18 | Correspondence received from, N. McHaffie dated Oct. 18/00 (by fax) re: error in Motion to Extend Time | Reebok Canada Inc. |
| 2000-10-17 | Response to motion to extend time, from the Appellant (joint with motion at Tab 3), Completed on: 2000-10-17 | Mattel Canada Inc. |
| 2000-10-17 | Motion to extend time, to serve and file the Factum by an additional two weeks (book form), Completed on: 2000-10-25 | Reebok Canada Inc. |
| 2000-10-12 | Order on motion to extend time | |
| 2000-10-06 | Respondent's book of authorities, Completed on: 2000-10-06 | Her Majesty the Queen |
| 2000-10-06 | Appellant's factum - cross appeal, (joint with respondent's factum on appeal), Completed on: 2000-10-06 | Her Majesty the Queen |
| 2000-10-06 | Respondent's factum, (joint with factum on cross-appeal), Completed on: 2000-10-06 | Her Majesty the Queen |
| 2000-10-06 | Appeal perfected for hearing, Session beginning on 2001-01-15 | |
| 2000-10-05 | Correspondence received from, J. Jenkins dated Oct. 3, 2000 re: enclosing a correspondance dated Oct. 3, 2000 sent to Mr. Woyiwada concerning an incomplete portion of the Confidential Appeal Book | Mattel Canada Inc. |
| 2000-10-02 |
Decision on motion to extend time, to serve and file the appellant's (cross-respondent's) factum on cross-appeal by an additional two weeks, Reg Granted, no order as to costs |
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| 2000-10-02 | Submission of motion to extend time, Reg | |
| 2000-09-22 | Response to motion to extend time, (Letter Form), from the Respondent (Cross-Appellant) dated Sept. 21/00, Completed on: 2000-09-22 | Her Majesty the Queen |
| 2000-09-22 | Motion to extend time, (Letter Form), to serve and file the Response Factum on Cross-Appeal by an additional two weeks (also 5 copies of Written Representations in Support), Completed on: 2000-09-22 | Mattel Canada Inc. |
| 2000-08-14 | Appellant's record, Completed on: 2000-08-14 | Mattel Canada Inc. |
| 2000-08-11 | Appellant's book of authorities, Completed on: 2000-08-11 | Mattel Canada Inc. |
| 2000-08-11 | Appellant's factum, Completed on: 2000-08-11 | Mattel Canada Inc. |
| 2000-07-21 | Order on motion for leave to intervene, (by the Court) | |
| 2000-07-21 |
Decision on the motion for leave to intervene, Arb, by REEBOK CANADA INC. The factum is limited to 20 pages. The request for oral argument is deferred to a rota judge following receipt and consideration of the written arguments of the parties and the intervener (15 minutes oral argument granted Nov.27, 2000). The intervener shall not be entitled to adduce further evidence or otherwise to supplement the record apart from its factum. Pursuant to rule 18(6) the intervener shall pay to the appellant and respondent any additional disbursements occasioned to the appellant and respondent by the intervention. Granted, no order as to costs |
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| 2000-07-21 |
Decision on the motion for leave to intervene, Arb, by the CANADIAN IMPORTERS ASSOCIATION. Dismissed, no order as to costs |
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| 2000-07-21 | Submission of motion for leave to intervene, by CIA & Reebok, Arb | |
| 2000-06-19 | Response to the motion for leave to intervene, from F.B. Woyiwada dated June 19/00 (by fax) to Reebok Canada Inc.'s Motion, Completed on: 2000-06-19 | Her Majesty the Queen |
| 2000-06-19 | Response to the motion for leave to intervene, (Letter Form), from D.H. Pearson dated June 16/00 to Reebok Canada Inc.'s Motion, Completed on: 2000-06-19 | Mattel Canada Inc. |
| 2000-06-15 | Correspondence received from, R.J. Hofley dated June 15/00 re: copies of letters sent to parties asking for consents (by fax) | Reebok Canada Inc. |
| 2000-06-12 | Reply to the motion for leave to intervene, (Letter Form), from R. G. Dearden dated June 12/00 to Mattel's Response, Completed on: 2000-06-12 | Canadian Importers Association |
| 2000-06-09 | Book of authorities, on Motion for Leave to Intervene in the cross-appeal, Completed on: 2000-06-09 | Reebok Canada Inc. |
| 2000-06-09 | Motion for leave to intervene, (in the cross-appeal) (book form), Completed on: 2000-06-09 | Reebok Canada Inc. |
| 2000-06-06 | Response to the motion for leave to intervene, (Letter Form), from D.H. Pearson dated June 5/00, Completed on: 2000-06-06 | Mattel Canada Inc. |
| 2000-06-02 | Response to the motion for leave to intervene, (Letter Form), from G. Garton dated June 2, 2000 (fax copy), Completed on: 2000-06-02 | Her Majesty the Queen |
| 2000-05-26 | Motion for leave to intervene, (in the cross-appeal) - 2 copies - book form, Completed on: 2000-05-26 | Canadian Importers Association |
| 2000-05-05 | Appeal court record, (3 sealed folders and 1 box) | |
| 2000-04-12 | Letter acknowledging receipt of notice of appeal | |
| 2000-04-10 | Correspondence received from, Jeffery D. Jenkins dated April 6/00 re: Gordon Greenwood of MacLaren, Corlett as Ottawa agent | Mattel Canada Inc. |
| 2000-04-10 | Notice of appeal, Completed on: 2000-04-10 | Mattel Canada Inc. |
| 2000-03-31 | Notice of cross appeal, Completed on: 2000-03-31 | Her Majesty the Queen |
| 2000-03-17 | Notice of deposit of judgment issued to all parties | |
| 2000-03-16 |
Judgment of the Court on the application for leave to appeal, The application for leave to appeal and the application for leave to cross-appeal are granted. Granted, no order as to costs |
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| 2000-03-16 |
Judgment of the Court on the application for leave to cross-appeal, The application for leave to appeal and the application for leave to cross-appeal are granted. Granted, no order as to costs |
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| 1999-12-20 | All material on the application for leave to cross-appeal submitted to the Judges | |
| 1999-12-20 | All materials on application for leave submitted to the Judges, McL Ia Ma | |
| 1999-05-20 | Reply to the memorandum in response to the argument on cross-appeal, (service on May 25, 1999), Completed on: 1999-05-28 | Her Majesty the Queen |
| 1999-05-13 | Memorandum of argument in response to the cross-appeal, Completed on: 1999-05-13 | Mattel Canada Inc. |
| 1999-04-22 | Applicant's reply to respondent's argument, Completed on: 1999-04-22 | Mattel Canada Inc. |
| 1999-04-15 | Correspondence received, memorandum from Raymonde Knight (Federal Court Appeal Division) dated April 15/99 re: foward 3 copies of ALL appeal books, not only the confidential one | |
| 1999-04-15 | Court of Appeal casebooks and transcripts of evidence, Appeal Books Vol. I to IX and Appendix I to the Appeal Book (contained in 3 boxes placed in Exhibits Room) | |
| 1999-04-15 | Application for leave to cross-appeal, (4 copies) (joint with response on leave), Incomplete | Her Majesty the Queen |
| 1999-04-15 | Respondent's response on the application for leave to appeal, (joint with application to cross-appeal), Completed on: 1999-04-15 | Her Majesty the Queen |
| 1999-04-06 | General proceeding, 3 copies of PUBLIC VERSION OF THE APPLICATION FOR LEAVE TO APPEAL (+ 1 env. to be SEALED) | Mattel Canada Inc. |
| 1999-03-29 |
Decision on motion for directions, Ma, It is hereby directed that paragraphs 6, 7, 37, 38 and 39 being trade secrets shall be segregated from the Applicant's Memorandum of Argument and filed separately, and will be under seal in this Court Granted, no order as to costs |
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| 1999-03-26 | Submission of motion for directions, Ma | |
| 1999-03-26 | Response to motion for directions, (Letter Form), (from F.B. Woyiwada), Completed on: 1999-03-26 | Her Majesty the Queen |
| 1999-03-25 | Motion for directions, with respect to the application of the order dated March 24, 1999, Completed on: 1999-03-25 | Mattel Canada Inc. |
| 1999-03-24 | Order on miscellaneous motion, (by the Court) re sealing documents | |
| 1999-03-24 | General proceeding, (by fax) F.C.A. Order sealing part of the file | Mattel Canada Inc. |
| 1999-03-24 |
Decision on the miscellaneous motion, Ma, order as obtained in the Federal Court of Appeal be granted and that the confidential contents of those documents be treated as such. There is no order made with respect to the non-confidential material. Granted, no order as to costs |
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| 1999-03-24 | Submission of miscellaneous motion, Ma | |
| 1999-03-23 | Correspondence received from, from Jeffery D. Jenkins; re: sealing the file | Mattel Canada Inc. |
| 1999-03-22 | Response to miscellaneous motion, (Letter Form), Completed on: 1999-03-22 | Her Majesty the Queen |
| 1999-03-16 | Letter acknowledging receipt of a complete application for leave to appeal | |
| 1999-03-15 | Notice of miscellaneous motion, for an order protecting the confidential record and the application for leave to appeal, Completed on: 1999-03-15 | Mattel Canada Inc. |
| 1999-03-15 | Application for leave to appeal, SEALED APPLICATION FOR LEAVE TO APPEAL, Completed on: 1999-03-15 | Mattel Canada Inc. |
Parties
Please note that in the case of closed files, the “Status” column reflects the status of the parties at the time of the proceedings. For more information about the proceedings and about the dates when the file was open, please consult the docket of the case in question.
Main parties
| Name | Role | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Mattel Canada Inc. | Appellant | Active |
v.
| Name | Role | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Her Majesty the Queen | Respondent | Active |
And Between
| Name | Role | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Her Majesty the Queen | Appellant on cross-appeal | Active |
v.
| Name | Role | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Mattel Canada Inc. | Respondent on cross-appeal | Active |
Other parties
| Name | Role | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Reebok Canada Inc. | Intervener | Active |
Counsel
Party: Mattel Canada Inc.
Counsel
Richard S. Gottlieb
Darrel H. Pearson
Jeffery D. Jenkins
Darrel H. Pearson
Jeffery D. Jenkins
Gottlieb & Pearson
4950 Yonge Street, Suite 1800
Toronto, Ontario
M2N 6K1
Telephone: (416) 250-1550
FAX: (416) 250-7889
4950 Yonge Street, Suite 1800
Toronto, Ontario
M2N 6K1
Telephone: (416) 250-1550
FAX: (416) 250-7889
Agent
Gordon B. Greenwood
Maclaren Corlett
50 O'Connor Street, Suite 1625
Ottawa, Ontario
K1P 6L2
Telephone: (613) 233-1146
FAX: (613) 233-7190
50 O'Connor Street, Suite 1625
Ottawa, Ontario
K1P 6L2
Telephone: (613) 233-1146
FAX: (613) 233-7190
Party: Her Majesty the Queen
Counsel
Edward R. Sojonky, Q.C.
Frederick B. Woyiwada
Frederick B. Woyiwada
Attorney General of Canada
284 Wellington Street
East Memorial Building
Ottawa, Ontario
K1A 0H8
Telephone: (613) 957-4871
FAX: (613) 954-1920
284 Wellington Street
East Memorial Building
Ottawa, Ontario
K1A 0H8
Telephone: (613) 957-4871
FAX: (613) 954-1920
Party: Reebok Canada Inc.
Counsel
Richard W. Pound, Q.C.
Glenn A. Cranker
Randall J. Hofley
Nicholas McHaffie
Glenn A. Cranker
Randall J. Hofley
Nicholas McHaffie
Stikeman, Elliott
3900 - 1155 René-Lévesque Blvd. West
Montreal, Quebec
H3B 3V2
Telephone: (514) 397-3000
FAX: (514) 397-3222
3900 - 1155 René-Lévesque Blvd. West
Montreal, Quebec
H3B 3V2
Telephone: (514) 397-3000
FAX: (514) 397-3222
Agent
Randall J. Hofley
Stikeman, Elliott
1600 - 50 O'Connor Street
Ottawa, Ontario
K1P 6L2
Telephone: (613) 234-4555
FAX: (613) 230-8877
1600 - 50 O'Connor Street
Ottawa, Ontario
K1P 6L2
Telephone: (613) 234-4555
FAX: (613) 230-8877
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Lower court rulings
January 15, 1997
Canadian International Trade Tribunal
AP-95-126, AP-95-255
Canadian International Trade Tribunal
AP-95-126, AP-95-255
see file
January 13, 1999
Federal Court of Appeal
A-291-97
Federal Court of Appeal
A-291-97
Allowed in part with costs. Cross-appeal dismissed with costs.
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