R. Scott MacKendrick

Scott MacKendrick is a partner with Bereskin & Parr LLP and a member of its Litigation practice group.

Scott is one of a handful of Canadian lawyers recognized for his notable skills in both patent and trademark matters. He creatively brings those skills to bear in complex and challenging disputes; and he focuses on developing effective, client-oriented strategies to get to a successful resolution as efficiently as possible. He has been described by clients, colleagues and adversaries in various independent ranking publications as: “one of the top practitioners in Canada” (Who’s Who Legal: Canada); “a leading light in the Canadian IP space” (WTR 1000); “top-notch” (Who’s Who Legal: Patents); “a super-smart litigator with a remarkable ability to anticipate adversaries’ moves” (IAM Patent 1000); “at home when acting in hefty disputes” (IAM Patent 1000); “[his] foresight and level-headed approach make him a superb choice for challenging enforcement mandates” (WTR 1000); “knows the case law back to front” (IAM Patent 1000); a “formidable, tenacious and classy courtroom sharpshooter” (WTR 1000); “a clear, attentive communicator who provides business-minded advice” (IAM Patent 1000); “goes above and beyond the call of duty to get the job done” (WTR 1000); “provides outstanding service and practical, budget-conscious advice” (IAM Patent 1000); a “tremendous, smart lawyer who is good at finding practical solutions that benefit all parties” (WTR 1000); “a very pure and balanced advocate and brilliant to work with, whether on the same side or against” (WTR 1000); “boasts an impressive understanding of disputes in the pharmaceuticals, mechanical and chemical spheres” (IAM Patent 1000); and “expertly represents clients in complex trademark oppositions, enforcement, and brand protection” (Who’s Who Legal: Trademarks).

Scott was lead counsel on Managing IP Awards’ Impact Case of the Year, 2021, for the trademark decision in Pentastar Transport Ltd v FCA US LLC. In 2022, Scott received the Lexology Client Choice Award in the "Intellectual Property - Trademark Agents & Attorneys" category (the Client Choice Award recognizes those lawyers that stand apart for the excellent client care they provide and the quality of their advice and service; the criteria for this recognition focus on the ability to add real value to a clients' business above and beyond the other players in the market).

Scott MacKendrick is a past member of the firm’s Executive Committee, and the past chair of the firm’s Diversity & Inclusion Committee.

Scott's practices cover all areas of intellectual property law, with a particular focus on litigation. He has represented domestic and multinational clients in patent litigation in pharmaceutical, medical device, chemical, mechanical and software technologies, and has considerable experience in trademark, copyright, industrial design and trade secret litigation, and in domain name dispute resolution proceedings. Much of his litigation experience has been as part of international teams fighting large multinational IP disputes. He also has an active practice before the Canadian Trademarks Opposition Board, and advises clients on trademark portfolio and dispute strategies.