DLA Piper (Canada) LLP

Intellectual Property; Life Sciences; Patent Litigation

Bentley Gaikis practises all areas of intellectual property litigation with a focus on patent litigation.

Bentley has experience representing clients engaged in complex multi-jurisdictional litigation requiring strategic co-ordination and collaboration between co-counsel in different jurisdictions. He has represented clients on all stages of patent disputes including providing opinions, preparing court filings, conducting discoveries, arguing motions, and providing representation at trial. Bentley also has experience pursuing alternative dispute resolution such as mediations and simplified proceedings.

The technical subject matter of Bentley’s expertise includes chemical, biotechnology, pharmaceutical and mechanical patents. Bentley studied biotechnology while obtaining his Master’s degree in chemical engineering. He has also worked as an engineering project manager and a consultant in the field of renewable energy.

English

Member, Canadian Bar Association

Member, Toronto Intellectual Property Group

Member, Ontario Bar Association

Member, Intellectual Property Institute of Canada

Member, American Bar Association

Member, Advocates' Society