Gowling WLG

Partner

Ryan Steeves is a partner in Gowling WLG's Ottawa office, practising in the Intellectual Property (IP) Litigation Department.

Ryan's practice focuses on IP litigation, with particular emphasis on assisting and managing complex IP matters related to pharmaceutical patents, high tech patents, copyright, trademarks and trade secrets. Ryan also frequently provides clients with strategic advice related to the proactive enforcement and protection of their intellectual property assets.

Ryan has appeared on behalf of clients in all stages of litigation, in both federal and provincial courts, on a wide spectrum of issues, including actions under Canada's PM(NOC) Regulations, actions for Section 8 damages, technology disputes over copyright, matters involving the protection of trade secrets, and trademark disputes involving fashion and sports apparel. He is a passionate advocate for his clients, whether they are an individual creator, a local independent business or a large multi-national corporation.