DLA Piper (Canada) LLP is distinguished by its robust IP litigation expertise, which sees the team frequently act on patent, trademark and copyright cases. On the non-contentious side, the group often acts in conjunction with other practice areas to provide support on transactional matters, while it also advises on IP acquisition, licensing and portfolio management. IP litigator Sangeetha Punniyamoorthy steers a department that also includes experienced counsel Bruce Stratton; Bentley Gaikis, who specializes in patent litigation; and supporting associate Michal Kasprowicz. Named lawyers are based in Toronto.
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Key clients
- Videotron
- BuzzBallz
- DeepRoot Green Infrastructure
- Canadian Energy Services
- T Rowe Price
- G&W Trademarks, G&W Distilling
- Aurora Cannabis Enterprises
- Mountain Equipment Company
- Sandvik Mining and Construction Oy
- Home Depot
Work highlights
- Successfully defended Videotron against Rovi in patent proceedings concerning interactive program guides.
- Retained by Tetra Tech to argue an appeal from an adverse finding in a patent infringement action.
- Represented Pfizer entities, as co-counsel, in defending a patent infringement action brought by Janssen related to Janssen’s REMICADE and Pfizer’s INFLECTRA.
Lawyers
Leading partners
The strongest partners in their field, leading on market-leading deals and endorsed by peers and clients alike.
Bruce Stratton
Next generation partners
Junior partners with significant recognition from clients and peers in the market and key roles on multiple matters.
Bentley Gaikis
Leading associates
Leading associates with regular involvement in their team's key work, and recognition from peers or clients as being ones to watch.
Michal Kasprowicz
Practice head
Sangeetha Punniyamoorthy
Other key lawyers
Chris Bennett; Alan Macek; Geoff Mowatt; Bentley Gaikis; Michal Kasprowicz