Bennett Jones' intellectual property litigators regularly appear before the Federal Court, the Federal Court of Appeal, superior courts and regulatory authorities representing clients in some of their most strategic commercial disputes. Blending strong litigation skills with technical and industry expertise, we represent clients across the full spectrum of intellectual property proceedings (patents, trademarks, copyright, industrial design, breach of confidence/trade secrets, IP licensing disputes). Our intellectual property litigation bench strength has been recognized by Chambers, Benchmark, Best Lawyers, Managing IP, IAM, Who's Who Legal, Legal 500, LMG Lifesciences, IAM Patent 1000 and World Trademark Reporter 1000.
In the context of patent litigation, we act for leading oil and gas, mining, banking, pharmaceutical and biologics clients. Litigators and industry experts, the Bennett Jones team skillfully simplifies complex matters to persuade courts, tribunals, and opposing counsel to reach favourable outcomes for our clients.
In the context of trademark and copyright litigation, we act for leading cannabis, food and beverage, technology, luxury goods, media and telecommunication clients. The Bennett Jones team has a client-oriented approach tailoring their knowledge of intellectual property law to each client's needs.
In addition to arguing before courts, Bennett Jones litigators are commercially-minded strategic advisors. With a deep understanding of our clients' businesses and a practical approach, we prepare freedom-to-operate opinions, draft Notices of Allegation, and craft commercially-favourable settlements, cross-licensing arrangements, and other agreements.
The Bennett Jones intellectual property litigation team also advises in the life sciences regulatory space on issues pertaining to drugs, biologics, medical devices, food, cosmetics and legal cannabis.
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Chief Executive Officer • Co-Head of Innovation, Technology & Branding Practice
At the centre of market-shaping deals and high-stakes disputes, Bennett Jones delivers clarity, strategy and results. Our cross-border teams turn complexity into progress, always focused on what drives your success.
At Bennett Jones, legal solutions are our starting point. What drives us forward is knowing our clients inside and out—their ambitions, obstacles and success metrics.
For more than a century, we have shaped outcomes that matter in business, in law and in the broader Canadian landscape. And our commitment extends beyond legal matters: we invest deeply in the communities in which we live and work.
