Willow Biosciences Inc (CANSF)

[kaneda2004]

@thumper - there's time windows for each step of the lawsuit process - essentially this process could take one to three years depending on a number of factors.

There is some useful information here:
https://uk.practicallaw.thomsonreuters.com/5-621-1843?transitionType=Default&contextData=(sc.Default)&firstPage=true

The next step is for WLLW to file a statement of defense, likely either taking one of two courses: Making their case for non-infringement, or invalidity.

The court procedures are located here:
https://www.fct-cf.gc.ca/en/pages/representing-yourself/practice-guides/how-to-file-an-action

That details the steps necessary to resolve the matter in court.

WLLW has already stated that they're not infringing and have found a completely novel pathway.

I haven't posted this elsewhere yet... but here's WLLW's patent application for the biosynthesis of cannabinoids:
https://patentscope.wipo.int/search/en/detail.jsf?docId=WO2021195517&_cid=P12-KUMNCO-52702-1

That patent application seems to indicate that WLLW is using iterative evolution and mRNA to modify the host cell organism to produce more of a particular molecule given various enzymes.

It looks like Aurora is on a fishing expedition - hilarious that the patent disclosure came out after they filed their statement of claim - could have saved themselves a bit of cash had they known WLLWs method in advance of filing.