Intellectual Property
Global Guide 2024 : Canada
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Managing and protecting intellectual property has become increasingly complex for global companies, which often have huge IP portfolios and operations in multiple jurisdictions with varied IP laws and levels of enforcement. Rapid technological advancements have enabled infringers to become more sophisticated, and the rise of intellectual property as a main driver of mergers and acquisitions has made developing strategies to protect these assets even more important.
Since 1962, we have helped the world’s leading multinational companies in all aspects of the acquisition, protection, enforcement and exploitation of their IP rights. With nearly 400 intellectual property lawyers in 40 countries, we cover the full scope of IP services in more jurisdictions than any other firm.
Chambers Review
Well-known international law firm Baker McKenzie services an impressive list of global brands across pharmaceuticals, luxury consumer products, technology and financial services. The Toronto-based team offers significant experience in IP portfolio management and prosecution, covering both trade marks and patents. The group also regularly assists with IP issues relating to significant cross-border transactions.
Work Highlights
- Baker McKenzie defended Zoom Video Communications in a trade mark infringement case, as well as assisting with counterclaims and trade mark opposition proceedings.
Strengths
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"Baker McKenzie are attentive to detail, and resources are always available at many levels."
"The team is well suited to handling complex and sophisticated matters. It has depth and breadth, and the lawyers provide a great service and are very responsive. They are also very commercially aware."
"The department provides very quick turnarounds on requests and is able to expedite as needed."
"It is a multidisciplinary law firm that is able to provide support on the many different aspects of the business."
"Baker McKenzie are attentive to detail, and resources are always available at many levels."
"The team is well suited to handling complex and sophisticated matters. It has depth and breadth, and the lawyers provide a great service and are very responsive. They are also very commercially aware."
"The department provides very quick turnarounds on requests and is able to expedite as needed."
"It is a multidisciplinary law firm that is able to provide support on the many different aspects of the business."
Notable Practitioners
Based in Toronto, Christopher Aide has considerable experience advising a range of prominent clients on the management and protection of their IP portfolios.
Stephanie Vaccari frequently handles trade mark prosecution, opposition and infringement mandates.
"She provides excellent insights and advice on the protection of our IP. She is always very supportive and available to respond to any requests or concerns we may have."
"Stephanie is a pleasure to work with."
"Stephanie is very responsive and pragmatic with her advice."
"Stephanie is incredibly organised and thoughtful in her guidance."
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