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Osler provides complete coverage of all IP disciplines in Canada, including the prosecution and litigation of patents and trademarks, copyright and commercial IP advice, including licensing and transactions. Few firms can lay claim to “ticking all the IP boxes” like Osler can: they have a stellar record in blockbuster patent litigation, have acted on ground-breaking cases on Canadian copyright law, have a leading anti-counterfeiting practice and manage the patent and trade mark portfolio requirements for a broad range of well-known brands and as their international law firm agent. Furthermore, Osler’s IP group is closely involved in major commercial transactions driven by Osler’s M&A department, which is consistently ranked in league tables as the leading M&A practice in Canada.

Osler’s Intellectual Property Department offers IP expertise and service across a breadth of specialty areas, with significant expertise in areas as diverse as biotechnology; aeronautics; chemistry; and mechanical, chemical and software engineering.

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Intellectual Property - Nationwide - Canada

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What the Team is Known For

Osler, Hoskin & Harcourt possesses a strong team of intellectual property practitioners, providing support to domestic and international clients hailing from the biotechnology, pharmaceutical and telecoms sectors. The law firm is well regarded for its patent and trade mark prosecution and litigation work, with added experience handling the IP aspects of corporate transactions. It regularly also provides advice on copyright matters.

Work Highlights

  • Osler, Hoskin & Harcourt represented DNA Genotek on various intellectual property, litigation and patent matters.

Strengths

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Top notch work across the board, Osler is a great team without exception.

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The team at Osler thinks and advises strategically and proactively. They are respected, knowledgeable and grounded in integrity.

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Osler, Hoskin & Harcourt has deep expertise across a range of IP-focused areas.

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Osler has demonstrated an ability to be very creative in navigating complicated trade mark problems. Their lawyers are very seasoned and have a broad range of capabilities.

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The team at Osler, Hoskin & Harcourt sets a very high very bar for responsiveness and service levels.

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Notable Practitioners

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J Bradley White
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J Bradley White
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Band 1

Bradley White stands out as a leading light in the area of intellectual property infringement and disputes. Based in Ottawa, he is particularly notable for representing major generic drug producers in patent and trade mark litigation.

Bradley White is commercially astute and is uncompromising in his commitment to top drawer client service.

Bradley is very strong counsel, who ably demonstrates the sophistication to present a complex technical case to the court.

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Nathaniel Lipkus
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Nathaniel Lipkus
2
Band 2
Toronto-based Nathaniel Lipkus holds a robust reputation in the field of IP litigation, where he represents clients from a range of sectors, including prominent names in the generic pharmaceutical industry.

Nathaniel has a wonderful combination of business and legal acumen. He is also a wonderful lawyer and terrific writer.

Nathaniel Lipkus is extremely responsive, easy to deal with and receptive to client feedback. His knowledge and experience with IP litigation brings an excellent angle to commercial negotiations.

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Alison Hayman
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Alison Hayman
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Band 4

Alison Hayman provides IP services, including filing, prosecution and enforcement, to a broad array of clients, including retailers, automotive manufacturers and consumer product companies. Based in Toronto, she advises on both trade mark and copyright matters.

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Mat Brechtel
5
Band 5

Mat Brechtel is an adept lawyer at advising technology, pharmaceutical and energy clients on patent and copyright infringement cases. He is based in Vancouver.

There's nothing that Mat Brechtel can't do in the trade mark world.

Mat is a seasoned trade mark lawyer.

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Barry Fong
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Up and Coming

Barry Fong is an increasingly renowned lawyer who is noted for his expertise in copyright and trade mark prosecution and enforcement matters. He is based in Ottawa.

Barry Fong is a very solid and reliable practitioner.

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Ranked Lawyers at
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Alison Hayman
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Alison Hayman
4
Band 4
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Barry Fong
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Intellectual Property: Litigation
J Bradley White
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J Bradley White
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Band 1
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Nathaniel Lipkus
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Nathaniel Lipkus
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Band 2
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Mat Brechtel
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