Intellectual Property
Global Guide 2024 : Canada
Band 3
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Osler provides complete coverage of all IP disciplines, 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 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.
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.
Chambers Review
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 prosecution and litigation work, with added experience handling the IP aspects of corporate transactions. It regularly provides advice on a variety of trade mark, patent and copyright matters.
Work Highlights
- Osler, Hoskin & Harcourt represented Mylan in a patent infringement case brought by Eli Lilly regarding the drug tadalafil.
Strengths
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"Osler has a strong bench with expertise across all areas and service options."
"The team is very strong in its ability to handle complex issues while controlling costs."
"The team at Osler always puts the client's needs first."
"The law firm is organised, reliable and responsive."
"Osler has a strong bench with expertise across all areas and service options."
"The team is very strong in its ability to handle complex issues while controlling costs."
"The team at Osler always puts the client's needs first."
"The law firm is organised, reliable and responsive."
Notable Practitioners
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 litigation.
"Brad is the pre-eminent attorney in this space. He is a fabulous strategist and excellent oral advocate. He is also one of the best client managers I have ever experienced too. He staffs files expertly as well - he is a master of his craft."
"The exceptional thing about him is his business acumen. He keeps the realities of the business at the forefront."
"Brad is an excellent litigator; he has developed into one of the strongest in this space. On top of that, he is an excellent relationship partner. He always understands the best for commercial results."
Donna White comes highly rated by sources as a prominent trade mark expert who acts for prominent clients in a range of industries, including media and hospitality. She is based in, and is managing partner of, the law firm's Ottawa office.
"Donna White is well respected in trade mark matters."
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.
"He is a rare litigator who has a deep understanding of the overall regulatory regime that affects our business; beyond IP he understands the commercial regulations too. He has a very wide breadth of knowledge."
"Nathaniel is a consummate professional and understands business issues."
"Nathaniel Lipkus is well respected and a good lawyer."
"He has a masterful style with IP and is a gold-standard performer in the litigation space."
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. She joined Osler, Hoskin & Harcourt from Cassels Brock & Blackwell in July 2023.
"Alison is personable and gives practical advice."
"Alison Hayman is an extremely technically focused lawyer and superb in her advice. She is thoughtful and a practical lawyer."
"She is pleasant to work with."
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