In a decision (Fluid Energy Group Ltd v Exaltexx Inc, 2020 FC 81), the Federal Court granted a pre-trial injunction sought by the Defendant, Exaltexx Inc. (Exaltexx), enjoining the Plaintiff, Fluid Energy Group (Fluid), from sending threatening cease and desist letters to Exaltexx’s third-party suppliers.
Exaltexx was also granted a lump sum costs award, in any event of the cause, for over $25,000. A copy of the Order and Reasons as to Costs can be found here.
Smart & Biggar successfully represented Exaltexx led by Steven Garland, alongside Theodore Sum, Justin Smith, Laura Easton and Matthew Norton.
Read more about the decision here.Client Success
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