Intellectual Property
Global Guide 2024 : Canada
Band 3
Contact number
+1 416-367-6000About
Provided by Borden Ladner Gervais LLP
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
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 and life sciences sectors.
Work Highlights
- BLG represented OWL Rafting in a trade mark infringement claim brought by White Water and Wild Lands Tours.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"The department has great depth and breadth in all aspects of IP prosecution."
"The BLG team is very responsive."
"The law firm provides quite a bit of analysis on commercial and legal developments."
"The department has great depth and breadth in all aspects of IP prosecution."
"The BLG team is very responsive."
"The law firm provides quite a bit of analysis on commercial and legal developments."
Notable Practitioners
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 Wiebe is an excellent lawyer."