Bennett Jones LLP’s strong Calgary platform ensures a steady stream of energy, mining and natural resources-related IP work. The group also represents clients in the life sciences, agriculture, food and beverage, retail and TMT sectors on the full range of IP prosecution, strategy, litigation and transactional mandates. From Toronto, firm CEO Dominique Hussey co-chairs the innovation, technology and branding practice and is highly regarded for IP litigation. Calgary-based co-head Stephen Burns focuses on technology-related IP, particularly within the energy, utilities, infrastructure, agriculture, health and financial industries. Toronto-based Vincent de Grandpré is also noted for IP disputes.
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Key clients
- Alexa Translations
- Amgen Inc/Amgen Canada
- ATCO Group of Companies (ATCO and its Subsidiaries, including Canadian Utilities)
- Awesense Wireless
- Beam Suntory
- Boart Longyear entities
- Gateway Casinos & Entertainment
- Globaltech Corporation
- Hydropool
- Munchkin Inc. and Munchkin Baby Canada
- Equitable Bank
Lawyers
Leading partners
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Practice head
Stephen Burns; Dominique Hussey
Other key lawyers
Vincent de Grandpré; Emily Kettel; Lorelei Graham; Fred Barbieri; Sébastien Gittens