David Bowden

David specializes in contentious matters: when problems arise, clients look to David to help secure effective and efficient solutions.

David has represented clients at the BC Supreme Court, the Ontario Superior Court, and the Federal Court of Canada, primarily in the fields of technology, intellectual property, and domain names. He also regularly represents clients before arbitrators and tribunals, such domain name proceedings under CIRA’s Dispute Resolution Policy (CDRPs) and trademark oppositions and cancellations before the Trademarks Opposition Board.

David sifts through legal jargon and procedural complexity to present straightforward advice and recommendations to clients throughout the course of their disputes: he identifies both problems and solutions in a manner that can be effectively used, even by the busiest of clients.

Services

• Trademark registration, enforcement, licensing and portfolio counseling
• Domain name registration, acquisition and disputes
• Intellectual property audits and due diligence
• Copyright registration, enforcement, licensing and counseling
• Industrial Design applications and counseling
• Trade Secret counseling

In addition to contentious matters, David also provides a wide range of solicitor-side services regarding trademarks, copyright, and other forms of intellectual property. He regularly assists clients in securing trademarks, as well as clearance of new brand names and the launch of products and associated advertising campaigns.