Halifax police make arrest in global counterfeit software crackdown

A global sweep of legal action against counterfeiters selling fake Microsoft software
through online auction sites included a raid by police in Dartmouth, Nova Scotia

http://www.itbusiness.ca/it/client/en/home/News.asp?id=51079

Software piracy doesn't pay for repeat Quebec offender

Already facing $700,000 in damages for counterfeiting Microsoft software, a Quebec
retailer pleads guilty to contempt charges for counterfeiting again

http://www.itbusiness.ca/it/client/en/CDN/News.asp?id=51001

Arrest in Counterfeit Steroid and Viagra Investigation
Fernando REIS (45) of Kitchener, Ontario has been charged with Trafficking and Possession for the Purpose of Trafficking in Anabolic Steroids, contrary to the Controlled Drugs and Substances Act.

http://news.gc.ca/web/view/en/index.jsp?articleid=392409
http://news.therecord.com/News/Local/article/338008

2007 INTERNATIONAL LAW ENFORCEMENT AND IP CRIME CONFERENCE
Investigation Analytical Control Services (IACS) will be a sponsor at the 2007 International Law Enforcement IP Crime Conference on June 19-21 in Niagara Falls, Canada. This conference is designed to provide police, customs and government personnel an international perspective on the trade in counterfeit goods. Please drop by our booth and learn how our agency can assist your firm with strategies to combat trademark counterfeiting and copyright piracy.

To read more about the conference please visit:
http://www.ul.com/ace/conference.html

KING WEST PHARMACY VERDICT
Abadir Nasr was found not guilty of selling counterfeit Norvasc -- a life-saving heart medication made by Pfizer. The judge ruled that although the drug was counterfeit and contained no medicinal ingredients the crown failed to prove that the accused knowingly sold counterfeit drug.

To read more about the case please click here