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On 27 July 2006, Canada's highest judicial instance rendered its first decision1 on Anton Piller2 Orders (APO), an effective remedy often used by intellectual property rights owners to preserve evidence in their fight against counterfeit products. In so doing, the Supreme Court of Canada confirmed both the need for this type of remedy and the strict approach to the enforcement adopted by lower courts. What follows is an overview of the guidelines set forth by the Supreme Court and its impact on rights owners in Canada.

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