Osler’s top-ranked Intellectual Property team is renowned for its deep bench strength, featuring excellence in IP litigation; a stellar record in blockbuster patent and trade-mark prosecution; expertise in portfolio advising and management; and unmatched experience in helping realize the value of IP portfolios in mergers, reorganizations and other business transactions.
The team has a well-earned international reputation for excellence in Canadian IP litigation, including cross-border matters, built on our winning trial record representing some of the world’s most prominent companies and innovators in resolving their ground-breaking patent, copyright and trade-mark disputes in Canada.
Proven expertise, superior service
Clients initially come to us for our deep legal knowledge, counsel and scientific and technical expertise; they then repeatedly recommend us to others because we offer
- client service that is unmatched for its quality, responsiveness and accessibility
- meticulous and efficient project management
- business experience amassed from the years our core team members spent working in the corporate environment, which enhances our ability to provide practical, efficient advice
- long-standing and continuing investments in IP technology, enabling us to respond accurately and rapidly to clients on all questions related to ongoing or historical matters
Osler’s Intellectual Property professionals offer proven expertise and superior service for clients of all sizes across a broad range of industries, including pharmaceuticals, biotech, technology, life sciences, electronics, aeronautics, consumer products, sports and entertainment, food services, and mechanical, chemical and software engineering.
We can assist with
- litigation matters related to copyright, trade-mark, patent, trade secrets and PM(NOC), including ADR, arbitration and appeals
- patent, copyright and trade-mark prosecution matters, including applications, patent portfolio management, transactions involving IP, and licensing and other commercial services
- Copyright and trade-mark matters, including anti-counterfeiting, anti-piracy, domain name litigation and UDRPs, and false advertising
Key Contacts
Chair
Partner, Intellectual Property, Ottawa
Latest Insights
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Osler Update Jul 22, 2024
U.K. appellate court rules artificial neural network application is not patent-eligible subject matter
Although artificial neural networks (ANNs) have evolved to increasingly form the backbone of modern commerce, their patentability remained...
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Osler Update Dec 1, 2023
Canadian Intellectual Property Office (CIPO) increasing official fees effective January 1, 2024
CIPO is set to substantially increase official fees for patents, trademarks, industrial designs and copyrights on January 1, 2024.
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Osler Update Jun 5, 2023
Overbroad patent claims: Canadian law may draw strength from policy behind U.S. and U.K. Supreme Court rulings
A recent U.S. Supreme Court decision serves as a reminder that a bargain underlies the issuance of a patent and that an applicant must fully and...
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Osler Update Nov 10, 2022
PMPRB releases long-awaited draft guidelines regarding excessive drug pricing under new regime
The Patented Medicine Prices Review Board (PMPRB) has updated its approach to excessive pricing. Osler’s Nathaniel Lipkus and Yael Mansour discuss...
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SubscribeAwards and Recognition
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Chambers Canada: Canada’s Leading Lawyers for Business: Recognized in Intellectual Property: Litigation
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The Canadian Legal Lexpert Directory: Recognized in Litigation – Intellectual Property (Toronto, Ontario; Ottawa, Ontario)
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Intellectual Asset Management (IAM) Patent 1000: World’s Leading Patent Professionals: Osler recognized in Litigation; Prosecution; Transactions
In the Media
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Osler News Nov 15, 2024
Leading patent lawyer recognition for Bradley White
Bradley White, partner and Chair of Osler’s Intellectual Property practice, has been named by IAM Global Leaders 2025 as a leading patent lawyer...
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Osler News Aug 16, 2024
Brad White named in IAM Strategy 300: The World’s Leading IP Strategists for 2024
Osler is pleased to announce that Brad White has been named in IAM Strategy 300: The World’s Leading IP Strategists for 2024. IAM Strategy 300...
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Osler News Jun 10, 2024
Osler lawyers recognized by IP STARS 2024
Osler is proud to announce Donna White’s designation as one of the Top 250 Women in IP by Managing IP’s IP STARS 2024 legal directory. This...
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Osler News Apr 22, 2024
Six Osler lawyers recognized by Who’s Who Legal Life Sciences — Canada
Osler congratulations the six members of the firm who have earned the “Recommended” rating from Who’s Who Legal (WWL) Life Sciences — Canada.
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