Intellectual Property: Litigation - Nationwide - Canada
What the Team is Known For
Seastone IP is a boutique firm experienced in all manner of IP litigation, including patent infringement matters, copyright cases and trade mark disputes. The law firm represents a range of domestic and international clients in a variety of sectors, such as energy, technology and pharmaceuticals. Its practitioners are based in the firm's Calgary, Toronto and Vancouver offices.
Strengths
"Seastone IPhave great technical capacity, with an impressive ability to translate this strength into actionable litigation strategy."
"Seastone IP has an excellent and responsive team."
"They have outstanding depth and breadth of knowledge and experience. Their partners are outstanding in their knowledge and expertise in Canadian IP law."
"Seastone IP duly take into account commercial aspects when providing advice."
"They respond very quickly and are very adept at explaining the legal principles at play."
Work Highlights
Seastone IP represented Secure Energyin a patent infringement case against CES concerning the ‘834 patent.
Notable Practitioners
Patrick Smith represents clients in IP litigation, with particular expertise in patent disputes. Based in Calgary and a founding partner of Seastone IP, he has experience acting for clients in the pharmaceutical, technology, and oil and gas sectors. "Patrick is smart, strategic, insightful and talented in the courtroom." "His level of sophistication is extremely high."
Mat Brechtel is an adept lawyer at advising technology, pharmaceutical and energy clients on patent and copyright infringement cases. He is based in Vancouver. "Mat has a very good knowledge of our business and industry, and is able to provide sound advice as a result." "He is very knowledgeable and great to work with."
