Groupe Focus Communications inc. v. Club des citoyens responsable et communautaires Maskoutains, 2024 QCCQ 3971
2024-07-22
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In this case, Groupe Focus Communications inc. ("Focus") sued École de conduite Formation 2000 inc. ("the School") for copyright infringement and breach of contract. Key issues included the unauthorized use of Focus's photographs on a new website and a Facebook page, and the failure to include proper photo credits. The court found that the School had indeed violated Focus's copyright by using the photos without permission and not crediting them as required. Focus’s claim for $3,676 in damages was upheld, covering both the unauthorized use and alterations of the photos.