Miller Thomson’s national IP team ‘covers all areas, contentious and non-contentious, to a very high level’, according to some. A popular choice for IP portfolio management, the practice also handles licensing agreements, transactional support and litigation. In Vancouver, IP head Aiyaz Alibhai is recommended alongside Lisa Sim, who leads the patents and industrial designs group. In Toronto, trademark head Catherine Dennis Brooks is a key contact.
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‘Miller Thomson has a large IP team that covers all areas, contentious and non-contentious, to a very high level. Team members are real experts in their field as well as being a pleasure to work with.’
‘Aiyaz Alibhai is extremely knowledgeable about the tech sector and engineering, very good on strategy, technically excellent and easy to work with. Lisa Sim is extremely efficient, very personable and technically excellent.’
‘Lawyers all work together to achieve a common goal.’
‘David Schnurr takes the time to understand the issues and responds with well-thought-out options.’
‘Miller Thomson has a strong trademark registration practice, and seems well-versed in the selection, registration and enforcement of trademarks for its clients.’
‘David Schnurr at Miller Thomson is a very capable trademark attorney.’
Key clients
- Aliya’s Foods
- Atlantia Holdings
- Hinterland Studio
- Amer Sports Canada
- Marrand Auto
- Methanex Corporation
- Tigercat International and affiliates
- Dare Foods and affiliates
Work highlights
Advised Aliya’s Foods on managing its global trademark portfolio.
Advised Atlantia Holdings on the management of its global trademark portfolio.
Advised Tigercat International on the management of its international trademark portfolio.
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Practice head
Aiyaz Alibhai
Other key lawyers
Lisa Sim; Catherine Dennis Brooks; David Schnurr