·  Patents in Dispute: Rovi claimed Telus and Bell infringed on four patents related to interactive television program guide (IPG) technology, including Canadian Patents Nos. 2,339,629, 2,425,482, 2,336,870 ("870 Patent"), and 2,514,585 ("585 Patent").

·  Federal Court Ruling: The Federal Court dismissed Rovi’s infringement claims and granted counterclaims from Telus and Bell, declaring the patents invalid due to obviousness and anticipation.

·  Prior Art: Key references included the DAVIC specification and the iMagic patent, which the court found disclosed similar technology, making Rovi’s patent claims either obvious or anticipated.

·  Rovi’s Appeal: Rovi appealed the findings, particularly the obviousness of the 870 Patent and anticipation of the 585 Patent, arguing errors in the Federal Court’s analysis.

·  Appellate Court Decision: The Federal Court of Appeal upheld the lower court’s ruling, agreeing that the patents were invalid and dismissing Rovi’s appeal with costs.

·  Remedies Denied: The Court also noted that Rovi would not have been entitled to an injunction or accounting of profits even if the patents had been valid, citing Rovi’s conduct and the complexity of the broader systems used by Telus and Bell.

·  Outcome: The appeal was dismissed, affirming the invalidity of the patents and the denial of requested remedies. No amount was specified for costs.