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Peter F. Kappel CS

Blaney McMurtry LLP
  • Recognized Since:
    2019
  • Recognized in:
    Intellectual Property Law
  • Law School:
    University of Windsor
  • Lawyer Page:
    https://www.blaney.com/lawyers...
  • Website:
    https://www.blaney.com
  • Phone Number:
    416-593-3936
  • E-mail:
    pkappel@blaney.com
  • Location:
    2 Queen Street East, Suite 1500
    Toronto, ON M5C 3G5
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A pragmatic professional, Peter enjoys a multifaceted intellectual property practice that includes litigation and patent and trademark prosecution. His IP litigation-oriented background guides his creative approach when counselling clients on protecting and managing patent, design and trademark rights. Known for his ability to operate effectively under pressure, Peter runs a practical and client-focused practice, principles he brings with him from spending many years managing an IP boutique law firm he founded.

Protection for Important Assets

In an industry that has evolved tremendously over the last decade, clients (both direct and foreign associate firms) appreciate Peter’s unique skillset garnered from his IP litigation background. Described by colleagues and peers alike as a creative and detail-oriented fixer, Peter works tirelessly for his clientele, always operating with an “end game” mentality.

Peter is certified as a Specialist by the Law Society of Ontario in Intellectual Property Law (Patent, Trademark, Copyright). Peter is also a registered Patent Agent and Trademark Agent in Canada and a registered U.S. Patent Agent. For over three decades, Peter has practiced as an advocate in actions involving patents, trademarks, copyright, IP ownership rights, unfair competition, judicial review applications, trade secrets, and related employment and commercial litigation in the Federal Court of Canada and Federal Court of Appeal, as well as in the Ontario Superior Court and Ontario Court of Appeal.

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A pragmatic professional, Peter enjoys a multifaceted intellectual property practice that includes litigation and patent and trademark prosecution. His IP litigation-oriented background guides his creative approach when counselling clients on protecting and managing patent, design and trademark rights. Known for his ability to operate effectively under pressure, Peter runs a practical and client-focused practice, principles he brings with him from spending many years managing an IP boutique law firm he founded.

Protection for Important Assets

In an industry that has evolved tremendously over the last decade, clients (both direct and foreign associate firms) appreciate Peter’s unique skillset garnered from his IP litigation background. Described by colleagues and peers alike as a creative and detail-oriented fixer, Peter works tirelessly for his clientele, always operating with an “end game” mentality.

Peter is certified as a Specialist by the Law Society of Ontario in Intellectual Property Law (Patent, Trademark, Copyright). Peter is also a registered Patent Agent and Trademark Agent in Canada and a registered U.S. Patent Agent. For over three decades, Peter has practiced as an advocate in actions involving patents, trademarks, copyright, IP ownership rights, unfair competition, judicial review applications, trade secrets, and related employment and commercial litigation in the Federal Court of Canada and Federal Court of Appeal, as well as in the Ontario Superior Court and Ontario Court of Appeal.

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Education:

  • University of Windsor, LL.B., graduated 1982

Bar Admissions:

  • Ontario, 1984

Affiliations:

  • Associate Member, American Bar Association - Intellectual Property Law Section - Member
  • Intellectual Property Institute of Canada ("IPIC") - Member
  • Law Society of Ontario - Member
  • Ontario Bar Association - Member
  • The Advocates' Society - Member

Recognized in The Best Lawyers in Canada for work in:

  • Intellectual Property Law
 

Awards:

  • Certified by the Law Society of Ontario as a Specialist in Intellectual Property Law (Patent, Trade-Mark & Copyright)
  • Registered Canadian and United States Patent Agent
  • Registered Canadian Trademark Agent
  • Registered Professional Engineer (P.Eng) in the Province of Ontario
 

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Canada

Ontario

Ontario

Toronto, ON

2 Queen Street East, Suite 1500

Toronto, ON M5C 3G5

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