Providing ‘clear, concise and direct’ advice, McCarthy Tétrault’s IP practice brings strong expertise in prosecution, portfolio management and litigation. The team also collaborates with its corporate group to advise on the IP aspects of large-scale transactions. From Toronto, Lisa Melanson heads the IP strategy and prosecution department; she recently acted alongside the corporate team to advise Quest Diagnostics on the IP aspects of its C$1.3bn acquisition of LifeLabs from OMERS. Toronto-based Steven Mason heads the IP litigation offering and is highly regarded for complex disputes, alongside fellow Toronto-based IP dispute specialist David Tait. Other key practitioners include Toronto-based senior counsel Barry Sookman, who focuses on technology and IP law; Toronto-based Daniel Glover, who co-leads the cyber unit; and Vancouver’s Vincent Yip, who heads the practice in Western Canada. Fiona Legere and Kendra Levasseur recently departed the firm.
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‘Provided a very thorough examination of prior art and the right global strategy, which at this point, has proven to work as we have received patent grants in each jurisdiction attempted. Lisa Melanson has done a great job for us over the past few years.'
- ‘Daniel Glover and Marissa Caldwell are very knowledgeable in all areas of trademark law and are very responsive. They have detailed knowledge of prosecution, what to expect from examiners at the Canadian IP Office and have an excellent team that promptly notifies us of updates and deadlines.’
- ‘The team always considers the business implications of their advice, provides a practical approach while appropriately assessing applicable risks and benefits. Its advice is provided in a clear, concise, and direct manner.’
Key clients
- Quest Diagnostics
- Methanex Corporation
- Gogo
- Petroglyph Development Group
- Snuneymuxw First Nation
- Two of the Big 5 Canadian Banks
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Practice head
Lisa Melanson
Other key lawyers
Steven Mason; David Tait; Barry Sookman; Daniel Glover; Vincent Yip; James Holtom; Sanjaya Mendis; Steven Tanner; Amy Fong; Marissa Caldwell