DLA Piper (Canada) LLP is distinguished by its robust IP litigation expertise, which sees the team frequently act on patent, trademark and copyright cases. On the non-contentious side, the group often acts in conjunction with other practice areas to provide support on transactional matters, while it also advises on IP acquisition, licensing and portfolio management. IP litigator Sangeetha Punniyamoorthy steers a department that also includes experienced counsel Bruce Stratton; Bentley Gaikis, who specializes in patent litigation; and supporting associate Michal Kasprowicz. Named lawyers are based in Toronto.
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Clients clés
- Videotron
- BuzzBallz
- DeepRoot Green Infrastructure
- Canadian Energy Services
- T Rowe Price
- G&W Trademarks, G&W Distilling
- Aurora Cannabis Enterprises
- Mountain Equipment Company
- Sandvik Mining and Construction Oy
- Home Depot
Points forts
- Successfully defended Videotron against Rovi in patent proceedings concerning interactive program guides.
- Retained by Tetra Tech to argue an appeal from an adverse finding in a patent infringement action.
- Represented Pfizer entities, as co-counsel, in defending a patent infringement action brought by Janssen related to Janssen’s REMICADE and Pfizer’s INFLECTRA.
Avocats
Les grands avocats du marché
Avocats associés reconnus parmi les leaders du marché par leurs pairs et leurs clients, régulièrement présents dans les grands dossiers dans lesquels ils sont au premier plan.
Bruce Stratton
Les grands avocats de demain
Jeunes associés disposant d’une reconnaissance montante sur le marché, jouant régulièrement un rôle clé dans des dossiers majeurs.
Bentley Gaikis
Meilleurs collaborateurs
Jeunes avocats collaborateurs ou counsels qui se distinguent régulièrement par leur présence dans des dossiers importants du marché, et qui sont identifiés par le marché comme de jeunes talents à suivre.
Michal Kasprowicz
Responsable de la pratique
Sangeetha Punniyamoorthy
Autres avocats clés
Chris Bennett; Alan Macek; Geoff Mowatt; Bentley Gaikis; Michal Kasprowicz