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Osler earns record IP STARS recognition in 2026 Osler earns record IP STARS recognition in 2026

July 30, 2026 1 MIN READ
People Mentioned
Nathaniel Lipkus

Partner, Intellectual Property, Toronto

J. Bradley White

Ottawa Managing Partner, Ottawa

Mat Brechtel

Partner, Intellectual Property, Vancouver

Barry Fong

Partner, Intellectual Property, Ottawa

Alison Hayman

Partner, Intellectual Property, Toronto

Daniel Hnatchuk

Associate, Intellectual Property, Ottawa

Faylene Lunn

Partner, Intellectual Property, Ottawa

Sydney Young

Associate, Intellectual Property, Toronto

Osler is proud that our IP team has again been recognized in the 2026 edition of IP STARS Canada Guide by Managing IP, earning the firm a Top Tier ranking and the “Ranked 10+ Years” distinction, acknowledging our sustained success in the IP STARS rankings. A record nine of our Intellectual Property lawyers earned individual recognition this year — our largest cohort in any edition of the guide. Osler congratulates the following lawyers:

Patent Stars 2026

  • Nathaniel Lipkus
  • J. Bradley White

Trade Mark Stars 2026

  • Mat Brechtel
  • Matthew Diskin
  • Barry Fong
  • Alison Hayman

Rising Stars 2026

  • Daniel Hnatchuk
  • Faylene Lunn
  • Sydney Young

IP STARS recognizes leading intellectual property firms and practitioners across 80 jurisdictions, including the world’s most active markets for IP protection, exploitation and enforcement. Its rankings are based on an extensive six-month research process incorporating firm submissions, market surveys, interviews and client feedback. Researchers consider factors including practitioners’ expertise, workload, market reputation and track record, client outcomes, and distinctive strengths within their practice areas. More information about Osler’s recognition is available on the Managing Intellectual Property IP STARS website.

People Mentioned
Nathaniel Lipkus

Partner, Intellectual Property, Toronto

J. Bradley White

Ottawa Managing Partner, Ottawa

Mat Brechtel

Partner, Intellectual Property, Vancouver

Barry Fong

Partner, Intellectual Property, Ottawa

Alison Hayman

Partner, Intellectual Property, Toronto

Daniel Hnatchuk

Associate, Intellectual Property, Ottawa

Faylene Lunn

Partner, Intellectual Property, Ottawa

Sydney Young

Associate, Intellectual Property, Toronto