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Intellectual Property: Litigation

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Intellectual Property: Litigation - Canada

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Band 3

What the Team is Known For

Blake, Cassels & Graydon maintains an experienced IP group highlighted for its handling of patent infringement disputes for high-profile industry clients. The law firm also has knowledge of IP licensing arrangements and regulatory mandates. It offers expertise in an array of IP-related matters to its client roster, which includes a range of household names in pharmaceuticals, technology and financial services.

Work Highlights

  • Blake, Cassels & Graydon represented Pharmacyclics and Janssen in two separate actions brought under PMNOC Regulations against Natco relating to the blockbuster medication Imbruvica.

Strengths

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 They have a large and diverse team. 

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The firm has brilliant attorneys with a deep bench on complex litigation matters.

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Having the required depth of knowledge and experience, Blakes immediately grasp the challenges and propose effective solutions.

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The Blakes team is exceptional in responding quickly, even when matters are very urgent.

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The firm understands the commercial importance of matters and tailors strategies accordingly.

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Notable Practitioners

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Chris Hunter
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Chris Hunter
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Band 4
Chris Hunter is a Toronto-based partner who heads the intellectual property group. He advises on the IP aspects of M&A, as well as PCT applications.

He provides helpful, prompt and incisive advice.

Chris understands patent strategy and is excellent at capturing the key elements of what to protect.

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Fiona Legere
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Fiona Legere
5
Band 5

Fiona Legere is an experienced IP litigator with notable expertise in patent litigation, where she has acted for major clients in the pharmaceutical and telecoms sectors. She is based in Toronto.

Fiona is a highly capable litigator with a very deep appreciation and knowledge of the challenges faced by pharmaceutical and biotech companies. 

She is extremely bright and well respected by judges.

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Chris Hunter
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Chris Hunter
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Fiona Legere
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Fiona Legere
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