Recognized for its strength in IP litigation, DLA Piper (Canada) LLP handles the full range of patent, trademark and copyright disputes. The team also advises on non-contentious matters, including IP portfolio management and transactional mandates. The practice is co-led by IP litigator Sangeetha Punniyamoorthy (Toronto) and IP and technology specialist David Spratley (Vancouver). Other recommended Toronto-based practitioners include seasoned counsel Bruce Stratton , up-and-coming patent litigator Bentley Gaikis and newly promoted partner Michal Kasprowicz. In September 2024, Chris Bennett retired, while Geoffrey Mowatt joined Blake, Cassels & Graydon LLP two months later. In January 2025, senior counsel Gunars Gaikis (Toronto) joined from Norton Rose Fulbright.
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Testimonials
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‘The team is technically competent with concise reporting of current situation and possible options.’
‘Lawyers know the ins and outs of the patent and trademark process and the pitfalls to avoid prior to submission.’
‘The team originated from an intellectual property boutique that joined DLA Piper about eight to ten years ago and they still bring that level of expertise to each project.’
‘In particular, Sangeetha Punniyamoorthy is a pragmatic problem solver, who is easy to work with and someone we trust.’
Key clients
- Videotron
- Amazon
- DeepRoot Green Infrastructure
- Canadian Energy Services
- Diligent Corporation
- T. Rowe Price Group
- Multi Access
- Multi Access / EveryGreen International
- Mountain Equipment Company
- Sandvik Mining and Construction Oy
- Home Depot
- Imdex (formerly Reflex Instruments North America )
- Kandor Management
Work highlights
Defended Videotron in two rounds of patent litigation initiated by Adeia concerning technology relating to interactive program guides.
Represented DeepRoot Green Infrastructure in a patent infringement action against GreenBlue Urban North America.
Represented Canadian Energy Services in patent infringement proceedings against Secure Energy Services.
Lawyers
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Next Generation Partners
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Practice head
Sangeetha Punniyamoorthy; David Spratley
Other key lawyers
Bruce Stratton; Bentley Gaikis; Michal Kasprowicz; Gunars Gaikis; Alan Macek