Best Lawyers in Canada for Intellectual Property Law
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Mitchell Leibovitch is an intellectual property lawyer and patent agent based in Montreal. He focuses on all aspects of intellectual property law in several areas of mechanical engineering. Mr. Leibovitch drafts and prosecutes patent applications in Canada, the United States and in Europe. Mr. Leibovitch also provides advice on issues regarding patentability, validity, counterfeiting and freedom to operate. Before joining our firm, Mr. Leibovitch worked in the intellectual property division o...
Alexandre Pagé is an associate and Patent Agent in the Intellectual Property group at our Montréal office since August 2024. As part of his practice, Alexandre advises clients on IP issues, and more specifically on their patent needs, mainly in the mechanical field. He has experience in many aspects of patent law, including opinions, drafting and prosecution, enabling him to provide effective innovation protection advice. His engineering degree provides him with in-depth knowled...
Emilie is a lawyer and trademark agent based in Vancouver, BC with a combination practice of litigation and solicitor work. As an IP litigator, she helps clients solve contentious disputes in the areas of trademarks, patents, trade secrets/confidential information, copyright, industrial designs, privacy disputes, and domain name disputes. She represents a wide variety of clients, from small start-up businesses to multi-national corporations in large-scale patent infringement litigation. She h...
Will Chalmers practices intellectual property law at Norton Rose Fulbright Canada LLP. He specializes in complex patent litigation including patent infringement and validity matters. Will has particular expertise in damages matters brought under section 8 of the Patented Medicines (Notice of Compliance) Regulations . Will’s clients span a wide variety of industries, including the life sciences, mechanical engineering and software. He has experience in matters before the Federal Court an...
Sarah Pennington is a litigation lawyer with a broad and growing intellectual property practice. Sarah advises clients across a range of industries, including those in the pharmaceutical, life sciences, technology, food and beverage, fashion, healthcare, and consumer product sectors. Sarah's practice touches on all facets of IP, including patents, copyright, and domain name disputes, with a particular focus on trademarks and regulatory advice. In her litigation practice, Sarah provides strate...
Nicolas Charest is an associate with the intellectual property group, practising at Fasken’s Montreal office. He represents clients in a range of technology and commercial transactions relating to the ownership, protection and exploitation of intellectual property and big data. He advises major and start-up companies in the intellectual property and commercial aspects of mergers and acquisitions and financing. Nicolas structures, drafts, and negotiates a wide range of licensing and comm...
Jenny Hepditch is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Intellectual Property Law. Jenny, who practices law in Ottawa, Ontario, has been recognized since 2023. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Jenny is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.
Paul David Blizzard is a dual-licensed Canadian and U.S. patent agent and Ontario lawyer with a background in Computer Engineering in our Montreal office. He has in-depth knowledge in guiding companies through the complexities of obtaining and commercializing intellectual property. Paul focuses on emerging technologies, including machine learning, artificial intelligence, and clean technologies. Paul has extensive experience in the in the preparation and prosecution of patent applications rel...
A lawyer since 2017 and partner at MLS Legal, Carolina specializes in entertainment and intellectual property law, and complex copyright, trademark and entertainment litigation. Her expertise and deep understanding of the creative industries make her a collaborator of choice for clients and colleagues. Carolina participates in all types of MLS Legal files, touching on several sectors of our economy for local and international clients. She has solid experience in the film and television, enter...
Nina Rajic is a technology and intellectual property lawyer. Nina advises participants across many industries with an emphasis on the technology sector. In her intellectual property practice, Nina advises clients on a broad range of matters with an emphasis on providing strategic counsel for patent, trademark and copyright matters. Nina is a patent agent and a trademark agent.
Rae Daddon is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Intellectual Property Law. Rae, who practices law in Toronto, Ontario, has been recognized since 2026. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Rae is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.
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