Chambers Review
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Intellectual Property - Canada
What the Team is Known For
Gowling WLG is renowned for its ability to handle a wide array of eye-catching IP mandates for a thriving Canadian and international client base. The law firm offers a deep bench of experienced practitioners knowledgeable in litigation and non-contentious proceedings. The team is highlighted for its impressive track record in IP disputes and notable strength in patent and trade mark matters. It regularly acts for clients in the technology, healthcare and sports sectors. The firm also offers notable expertise in trade secret and copyright matters and is able to provide representation in provincial courts across Canada. Its strength is particularly prominent in its Ottawa and Toronto offices.
Strengths
The Gowling WLG team provides regular and ongoing updates of cases as they progress.
They are able to anticipate the commercial impact in a variety of situations.
Gowling WLG understand our industry and business, so they take a strategic approach when tailoring solutions. The firm does a great job balancing our needs with the legal landscape.
Gowling WLG are highly qualified to handle complex and sophisticated matters.
They have people with nuanced expertise ready for every facet of support required.
Work Highlights
Gowling WLG continued to assist Novartis Pharmaceuticals Canada and Novartis AG with patent litigation involving their blockbuster drug Entresto.
Notable practitioners
Chris is an outstanding lead and a joy to work with.
Shelagh Carnegie acts for a number of impressive retail and consumer products brands, managing important trade mark portfolios and advising on expansion. She co-leads the law firm's global IP team from its Toronto office.
Shelagh has got a strong reputation for being a creative and client-focused lawyer, achieving great results.
Ottawa-based litigator John Norman is particularly noted for his patent expertise, representing clients in disputes and advising on regulatory matters. He is particularly sought out by clients in the life sciences sector, ranging from domestic biotechnology companies to multinational pharmaceutical organisations.
Selena Kim is skilled at handling patent enforcement and strategy matters. She is based in Toronto and assists clients from a variety of sectors, including life sciences.
Selena is very well aware of the complicated nuances of patent work, and her expertise and background is indispensable. She has the ability to make complex matters clear and digestible.
She is really responsive, fast, organised and detail-oriented.
Ottawa-based Jay Zakaïb is an experienced IP attorney with a particular focus on infringement litigation. His impressive client roster features major brands in recreational products and gaming, as well as pharmaceutical companies.
Jay has top scientific expertise and the ability to understand complex subject matter.
Based in Vancouver, Nelson Godfrey leads Gowling's trade marks group and is frequently seen advising on infringement litigation matters. His client roster includes companies in the manufacturing and retail sectors.
Nelson understands our company and industry, and provides invaluable advice that often covers various scenarios with the pros and cons of each.