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Aird & Berlis LLP

Intellectual Property

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Aird & Berlis LLP

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Intellectual Property - Canada

Band 5

Band 5


What the Team is Known For

Toronto-based Aird & Berlis acts on a full range of IP matters, covering copyright, patent and trade mark cases, The team frequently advises clients in the media and technology sectors, among others. The law firm is adept at handling IP prosecution, enforcement, opposition and portfolio management issues. It offers further expertise in IP litigation and transactional matters.

Work Highlights

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  • Aird & Berlis LLP successfully represented The Niagara Herbalist in a trademark dispute, where the registration of the company's ''Leaf Design'' trade mark was opposed on non-distinctiveness grounds by the Nova Cannabis Stores Limited Partnership.

Strengths

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  • Aird & Berlis is very professional and timely in their responses.

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  • Aird & Berlis takes the time to turn every stone.

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  • The team at Aird & Berlis provides pragmatic advice.

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  • Aird & Berlis ably handles complex matters.

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Notable Practitioners

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  • Band 5Timothy Lowman
    Band 5Timothy Lowman

    Timothy Lowman

    Toronto based Timothy Lowman is an established figure in the intellectual property field. As the co-head of the firm's intellectual property group, he has extensive experience advising high-profile clients on complex patent infringement matters.

    • Timothy Lowman has strong expertise in everything IP related. He is very good with strategy, whilst being responsive and close to his clients.

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    • Timothy is a very highly regarded member of the IP bar and known for his talents.

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