13 Jan 2022
Pyrrha Design Inc. v. Plum and Posey Inc.
Pyrrha Designs had claimed copyright infringement against Plum and Posey for using antique wax seal impressions in their jewelry. The Federal Court had dismissed the claim, but Pyrrha had appealed. The appeal had challenged the court's analysis of originality and infringement. The court had correctly applied the "skill and judgment" approach to originality and had found evidence supporting their conclusion. Pyrrha had argued that the court had made errors in analyzing infringement, but the court's analysis had aligned with copyright law principles. The appeal had been dismissed, and costs had been awarded.