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Intellectual Property: Litigation

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Canada

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Jay Zakaïb is an intellectual property litigation partner in Gowling WLG's Ottawa office.

Trained as a chemical engineer and legally trained in civil and common law, Jay has represented innovators and brand owners before trial and appellate courts, administrative tribunals and regulatory bodies in both official languages for over 20 years.

Jay has enforced patents, trademarks, copyrights, trade secrets, defended competition law claims and handled judicial reviews of administrative agencies including the Registrar of Trademarks, the Commissioner of Patents, the Minister of Health and the Minister of the Environment.

The primary focus of Jay's practice is patent litigation, mainly in the life sciences, material sciences, petrochemical, manufacturing and agri-food industries. He has also acted on a variety of trademark litigation cases dealing with the validity and enforceability of brand owners’ trademark rights.

As a patent agent, Jay advises clients on managing patent prosecution and regulatory requirements to secure appropriate product protection through patent enforcement, regulatory strategies and data protection.

In 2022, Jay was included in IAM Patent 1000: The World’s Leading Patent Professionals 2022.

Career

Year of Call: 1999 – Ontario

Registered Patent Agent – 2004

Professional Memberships

Canadian Bar Association

Chambers Review

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Intellectual Property: Litigation - Nationwide - Canada

5
Band 5
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Ottawa-based Jay Zakaïb is an experienced IP lawyer with a particular focus on infringement litigation. His impressive client roster features major brands in recreational products and gaming, as well as pharmaceutical companies.

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