VPATAPP Alert_Canadian Patent Law’s Invalidation of Patents Under Promise Doctrine Does Not Violate NAFTA

Canadian Patent Law’s Invalidation of Patents Under Promise Doctrine Does Not Violate NAFTA

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By John Richards from Ladas & Parry LLP

On March 16, 2017, the International Centre for Settlement of Investment disputes rejected Eli Lilly’s claim that the Canadian Courts use of the “promise doctrine” to invalidate patents owned by Eli Lilly and the Canadian government’s failure to correct this by legislation constituted a breach of Canada’s obligations under the North America Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA).