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Borden Ladner Gervais LLP

Intellectual Property

Global Guide 2026 : Canada


Borden Ladner Gervais LLP

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BLG’s Intellectual Property Group works closely with clients regardless of life cycle stage or the size of organization, to develop tailored solutions that make protecting their assets top priority.

Our Group assists in sophisticated IP-based transactions, formulating patent strategies, assisting with trade-mark selection and clearance, drafting license agreements, enforcing IP rights, or defending against allegations of IP infringement.

Responsible for over 38,000 patent applications and patents, over 40,000 trademark applications and registrations, and over 4,000 industrial design applications and registrations, many of the professionals in the Group hold advanced degrees in a wide range of engineering, science and technology fields. With a considerable number of years at the bench and having published in peer-reviewed journals, our scientific experts bring an insider's understanding to their practice. We are committed to providing you with timely communications and short turnaround times on all matters. We use cutting-edge technology to manage and monitor your portfolio in an efficient, timely manner.

Chambers Review

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Intellectual Property - Canada

Band 2

Band 2


What the Team is Known For

Borden Ladner Gervais possesses a strong team of experienced IP lawyers spread across its network of offices in Canada. Well regarded for its patent prosecution and trade mark filing work, the team holds additional experience in transactional matters and infringement litigation. The law firm leverages the solid technical background of its practitioners to proficiently advise clients in the pharmaceutical, life sciences and hospitality sectors.

Work Highlights

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  • Borden Ladner Gervais LLP represented Supply Chain Management Association of Ontario in an action brought by Supply Chain Management Association over claims of trade mark infringement and alleged discrediting statements.

Strengths

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  • BLG stands out for its deep expertise in intellectual property and technology law, combined with a pragmatic and business-friendly approach.

    Intellectual Property respondentGlobal
  • BLG's deep knowledge and strategic approach to intellectual property rights and trade mark protection has been invaluable. It is a very senior and tenured team with a deep level of expertise.

    Intellectual Property respondentGlobal
  • Borden Ladner Gervais is proactive, thorough and easy to work with.

    Intellectual Property respondentGlobal
  • BLG has a great team of lawyers to work with.

    Intellectual Property respondentGlobal
  • The team at BLG is exceptionally timely, responsive and communicates in an easy to understand fashion; allowing our clients to understand the most complex issue in simple, understandable ways.

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Notable Practitioners

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  • Band 2Justine Wiebe
    Band 2Justine Wiebe

    Justine Wiebe

    Justine Wiebe is sought after for her expertise across the full gamut of trade mark law, advising on filing strategy, licensing and protection. She is based in Toronto.

    • Justine has a terrific command of the law and is a creative problem-solver.

      Intellectual Property respondentGlobal
    • Justine is absolutely brilliant.

      Intellectual Property respondentGlobal
    • None are more sophisticated, timely and reliable than Ms. Wiebe.

      Intellectual Property respondentGlobal
  • Band 4Brandon Evenson
    Band 4Brandon Evenson

    Brandon Evenson

    Brandon Evenson is a well-regarded IP lawyer who particularly impresses for his intellectual property work in the technology sector, with notable mandates for clients in robotics, cybersecurity and mobile devices. Based in Toronto, he routinely assists with global IP strategy and licensing.

    • Brandon is a great lawyer.

      Intellectual Property respondentGlobal

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Canada

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