The Federal Court and the superior courts of the provinces have inherent equitable authority to make such interim or interlocutory orders as are necessary for the administration of justice, in patent and other intellectual property right cases. Such orders may include quia timet injunctions and Anton Piller orders. Where delay is encountered in the prosecution of an infringement action, the equitable doctrine of laches would enable the court to vacate such orders, at the request of the moving party.
