Heer Law’s thriving IP practice is experienced across the full range of patent, trademark, copyright, trade secret and industrial design matters. Focused on providing services directly to clients rather than relying on foreign associate work, the group advises on IP filing, prosecution and litigation. As a qualified computer engineer, founding partner Christopher Heer is particularly well-positioned to prepare and file applications concerning computer-related technologies. Rounding out the partners is Georgina Danzig, who leads the IP litigation and anti-counterfeiting enforcement group.
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Key clients
- University of Toronto
- Ovintiv Canada
- AVision
- Struc-Tube
- Nudestix
- Pink Palm Puff
- Roshel
- Spirol Industries
- Chai Sutta Bar
- Comfort Travel
Work highlights
Represented 2158003 Ontario, operating as AVision, in its action against Blackhawk Network entities, alleging theft of confidential information, copyright infringement, trademark infringement and passing off.
Advised The University of Toronto on technology patents, including drafting, filing and prosecution.
Advised Ovintiv Canada on US and Canadian patent applications in the oil and gas industry.
Practice head
Christopher Heer; Georgina Danzig