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Tyr LLP

Intellectual Property: Litigation

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Tyr LLP

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Band 4

Band 4


What the Team is Known For

Based in Toronto, Tyr LLP is a litigation firm with considerable expertise in the intellectual property field. With experience across a range of sectors, the team are known for their prominence in the pharmaceuticals and life sciences sectors, along with technology and manufacturing. The team has insights across the space, including patents, trade marks and copyright.

Work Highlights

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  • Tyr acted as lead counsel defending Baker Hughes Company and Baker Hughes Canada Company in a patent infringement action brought by LiquidPower Specialty Products in respect of technology relating to drag reducing agents for crude oils.

Strengths

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  • Tyr has very strong business acumen. The team thinks broadly and strategically about what will best benefit the company. Tyr is fantastic in court.

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  • Tyr operates at an elite level in Canada IP law. The team has fantastic experience and skilled lawyers with creativity and drive.

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  • Tyr is extremely responsive to client needs. The firm's knowledge of the IP space is good.

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  • Tyr has professional, thoughtful leaders in the Canadian IP space. The firm has created an excellent IP group.

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Notable Practitioners

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  • Band 2Melanie Baird
    Band 2Melanie Baird

    Melanie Baird

    Toronto-based Melanie Baird of Tyr has significant experience in patent dispute proceedings, acting for prominent names in the technology, pharmaceutical and manufacturing sectors. She heads the firm's intellectual property litigation group.

    • Melanie is an outstanding IP lawyer. She is creative in her approach to litigation, which is a unique talent in this space.

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    • Melanie is a particularly strong trial lawyer. She has the skills to marshal complex IP issues and be creative in her approach.

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    • Melanie is incredibly smart. She is a really quick thinker.

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    • Melanie is terrific. She has endless energy and enthusiasm for this space. She is very practical in terms of her problem-solving.

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    • Melanie is a tremendous lawyer. She is a powerhouse and she represents us zealously at all times.

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  • Band 5Amy Grenon
    Band 5Amy Grenon

    Amy Grenon

    Amy Grenon has a thriving practice advising on patent infringement and trade mark enforcement matters. With a background in biochemistry, she is particularly skilled acting for clients in the life sciences sector.

    • Amy is outstanding. She has a great ability to understand the details of the case while keeping an overall focus on the big picture.

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    • Amy is very proactive, tactical and prepared.

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    • Amy is terrific to work with, responsive and very helpful in explaining things.

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    • Amy is an excellent lawyer. She is incredibly smart and creative.
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  • Up and ComingCole Meagher
    Up and ComingCole Meagher

    Cole Meagher

    Cole Meagher is noted for his representation of clients in complex IP disputes. He has expertise spanning sectors including life sciences and tech.

    • Smart, driven and a joy to work with. Cole keeps up to date on all relevant developments in the law and within the IP bar and displays confidence and leadership.

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    • Cole is terrific to work with and very responsive.

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    • Cole is extremely diligent and highly competent.

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