Will Boyer > Gowling WLG > Ottawa, Canada > Lawyer Profile

Gowling WLG
SUITE 2600
160 ELGIN STREET
OTTAWA, ON K1P 1C3
Canada

Work Department

Intellectual Property

Position

Head of IP Litigation & Strategy (Canada)

Career

Will Boyer, a “Rising Star” according to Managing Intellectual Property, is an IP litigator and pharmaceutical regulatory law expert. Will’s IP litigation expertise is primarily in patent litigation. He also has experience in litigation matters related to trademarks, copyright and trade secrets.

Over the course of his career, Will has worked with a wide variety of clients, from large international companies to small and medium-sized companies. His litigation experience spans many industries, including pharmaceuticals, medical devices, oil-and-gas, computer hardware and software, toys and sports equipment.

Will has appeared as counsel before the Federal Court and the Federal Court of Appeal in patent litigation and judicial review proceedings. Outside of the courtroom, Will advises pharmaceutical clients on issues related to data protection, pricing for patented medicines, listing of patents on Health Canada’s Patent Register, and obtaining certificates of supplementary protection. Will is also a registered patent agent. Will credits his success in his legal career to working with a strong team at Gowling WLG.

Prior to joining the firm, Will attended the University of Ottawa, where he completed both his law degree and his bachelor of science in mechanical engineering. He has taken his experience and knowledge back to the University of Ottawa, where he has appeared as a guest lecturer.

Lawyer Rankings

Canada > Intellectual property

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.