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Canadian Arenas Corporation v Gaj-Jablonski
The case of Canadian Arenas Corporation v Gaj-Jablonski, dated May 2, 2023, centered around a company known as AMPERe. The applicants, Canadian Arenas Corporations et al., who identified as minority shareholders and creditors, were in a dispute with the majority shareholder and inventor of valuable patents, Mr. Gaj-Jablonski. Another non-party, Kathryn Langley Hope, was also present. Differences had arisen among the parties, including Ms. Langley Hope, concerning the ownership of AMPERe's patents. The minority shareholder applicants alleged that Mr. Gaj-Jablonski's actions, such as selling or licensing patents, had diminished the value of their shares. They contended that his business activities in the United States had been detrimental to their interests in AMPERe. The applicants had sought various orders, including injunctive relief, access to records, and changes in the board of directors. Concurrently, they had moved for a new board to manage AMPERe, the return of intellectual property, and the release of information. In response, the respondents had filed a cross-motion requesting injunctions, damages amounting to $400 million, and the return of intellectual property wrongfully taken. The presiding judge had deferred the motion and advised an urgent case conference for the parties to strategize. The judge had emphasized the need for focused and streamlined materials in future motions. As interim relief, the parties had been restrained from actions affecting AMPERe without consent.
Canadian Arenas Corporation v Gaj-Jablonski et al.
Law Firm / Organization
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Lawyer(s)

Patrick Di Monte

Wojciech Gaj-Jablonski et al.
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Lawyer(s)

Eugene Gierczak

Superior Court of Justice - Ontario
CV-23-696641-0000
Corporate & commercial law
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