IP lawyers at Baker McKenzie earn praise for their ‘ability to distil complex IP concepts into easy-to-understand guidance’. The Toronto-based group leverages the firm’s global platform to excel in supporting domestic and multinational clients on global portfolio management. The team also advises on transactions, licensing and distribution agreements, enforcement, anti-counterfeiting and IP disputes. Department head Stephanie Vaccari is particularly recognized for her expertise in trademark-related matters. Jim Holloway and counsel Sepideh Nassabi are also noted.
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‘The team really focuses on our business needs and personalises the advice delivery to suit our communication preferences. This makes it easier for us to make decisions.’
‘Lawyers are all very personable and feel like an extension of my team rather than external advisors’
- ‘The Baker McKenzie team is always very responsive and its guidance is practical and very much appreciated.’
- ‘The team’s responsiveness far exceeds competitors. Its ability to distil complex IP concepts into easy-to-understand guidance is exceptional.’
Key clients
- Unilever
- Fidelity Information Services
- Zoom Video Communications
- Zhaojin Mining
- Bath & Body Works
- Fidelity / Torstone Technology
- Yelda
- Sloan Valve and Wolseley Canada
- Dr. Sheila Singh and McMaster University
Work highlights
Advised Unilever on the management of its trademark portfolio in Canada, and also advised on related advisory work and IP disputes.
Advised Fidelity Information Services on various IP matters.
Represented Zoom Video Communications in a trademark infringement lawsuit.
Lawyers
Leading partners
The strongest partners in their field, leading on market-leading deals and endorsed by peers and clients alike.
Leading associates
Leading associates with regular involvement in their team's key work, and recognition from peers or clients as being ones to watch.
Practice head
Stephanie Vaccari
Other key lawyers
Jim Holloway; Sepideh Nassabi
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