Melissa M. Dimilta

Melissa, the Firm's Intellectual Property, National Practice Group Leader, practices in all areas of intellectual property law, assisting clients across a broad spectrum of industries—including pharmaceuticals, biotechnology, food, medical devices, consumer products, agriculture, retail, and luxury goods—with a particular emphasis on Health Canada regulated sectors.

Melissa has extensive experience resolving and litigating intellectual property disputes, with a focus on patent and trademark litigation. She is recognized for her significant expertise in proceedings under the Patented Medicines (Notice of Compliance) Regulations and has represented clients before the Federal Court, Federal Court of Appeal, the Ontario Courts, as well as the Trademarks Opposition Board.

Melissa’s practice includes advising clients on all aspects of intellectual property law, including patent, trademark, copyright, and industrial design matters. She is deeply involved in trademark prosecution and opposition proceedings, and provides strategic guidance on portfolio management, commercialization, and enforcement of intellectual property rights.

In addition to her litigation and advisory work, Melissa assists clients in Health Canada regulated industries with regulatory compliance, product regulation, and navigating the complex intersection of intellectual property and regulatory frameworks. Her experience involves advising clients on advertising, marketing, packaging, labelling and regulatory matters pertaining to pharmaceuticals, biologics, legal cannabis, medical devices and natural health products.

She is a member of the Advocates' Society, the Intellectual Property Institute of Canada, and the Canadian Bar Association.