IP powerhouse Gowling WLG stands out for its unrivalled national platform — which takes in seven offices across the country — as well as for its ability to leverage on-the-ground teams in the UK, Europe, the UAE and China. The group’s global coverage and comprehensive service offering marks it as a first port of call for major companies looking for support on domestic and multinational IP issues, with its strong suits encompassing the full range of patents, trademarks, designs, trade secrets, copyrights, advertising and IP litigation matters. The department is led jointly by Canadian IP head Shelagh Carnegie (Toronto), who stands out for her premier trademark prosecution practice; John Harris (Ottawa), who spearheads the patents area; Will Boyer (Ottawa), who serves as head of IP litigation and strategy; and Nelson Godfrey (Vancouver), who fronts the trademark group. The firm’s formidably deep bench additionally benefits from the senior expertise of seasoned IP litigators Christopher Van Barr (Ottawa), Michael Crichton (Ottawa) and Laurent Massam (Toronto). Also highly recommended are: Ottawa-based trademark specialists Martha Savoy and Paula Clancy; Toronto-based Natalie Rizkalla-Kamel, who focuses on contentious work involving patents, trademarks and copyrights; and Ottawa-based patent partner Jay Zakaïb. An impressive pool of younger lawyers includes next generation partner Charlotte McDonald, who specializes in IP litigation and trademarks, as well as talented associate Jasleen Chahal — both are in Toronto.
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Kernmandanten

  • BC Hydro
  • Australian Mud Company
  • Starbucks Coffee Company
  • Novartis Pharma AG, Novartis Pharmaceuticals Canada
  • Evolution Engineering
  • Molson Coors Beverage Company
  • Mark Anthony Group
  • Cenovus Energy
  • Chanel
  • Eli Lilly and Company

Highlight-Mandate

  • Representing Boehringer Ingelheim in pharmaceutical patent infringement actions against generic pharma companies concerning the drug JARDIANCE.
  • Acting for BC Hydro in defending a patent infringement action brought by dTechs based on alleged infringement by BC Hydro’s power management systems.
  • Defending Jempak in a patent infringement claim brought by GEMAK Trust in relation to dishwashing pods.

Anwält*innen

Hall of fame

Die Anwält*innen an der Spitze ihres Berufsstands, die aufgrund ihres langjährigen Engagements in marktführender Arbeit von Wettbewerbern und Mandanten gleichermaßen geschätzt und anerkannt werden.

Führende Partner*innen

Die stärksten Partner*innen ihres Praxisbereichs, die eine führende Rolle in signifikanten Mandaten einnehmen und weitreichende Anerkennung unter Wettbewerbern und Mandanten genießen.

Partner*innen der nächsten Generation

Juniorpartner*innen, die im Markt von Mandanten und Wettbewerbern anerkannt werden und in einigen Mandaten eine Schlüsselrolle einnehmen.

Führende Associates

Führende Associates sind regelmäßig an zentralen Mandaten des Teams beteiligt und erhalten positives Feedback von Wettbewerbern oder Mandanten.

Praxisleitung

Shelagh Carnegie; John Harris; Will Boyer; Nelson Godfrey

Weitere Kernanwält*innen

Christopher Van Barr; Michael Crichton; Laurent Massam; Martha Savoy; Paula Clancy; Natalie Rizkalla-Kamel; Jay Zakaïb; Charlotte McDonald; Jasleen Chahal; Ronald Dimock; Matthew Estabrooks; Selena Kim; Brian Lee; Eric Macramalla; Anita Nador; John Norman; Marc Richard; Lynne Watt;  Erin Creber; Alex Gloor; James Green; Frédéric Lussier; Adam Heckman; Nathan Piché