Intellectual Property
Canada Guide 2025 : Nationwide - Canada
Band 2
Contact number
+1 416-367-6000About
Provided by Borden Ladner Gervais LLP
BLG’s Intellectual Property Group works closely with clients regardless of life cycle stage or the size of organization, to develop tailored solutions that make protecting their assets top priority.
Our group assists in sophisticated IP-based transactions, formulating patent strategies, assisting with trademark selection and clearance, drafting license agreements, enforcing IP rights, or defending against allegations of IP infringement.
Many of the professionals in the Group hold advanced degrees in a wide range of engineering, science and technology fields. With a considerable number of years at the bench and having published in peer-reviewed journals, our scientific experts bring an insider's understanding to their practice. We are committed to providing you with timely communications and short turnaround times on all matters. We use cutting-edge technology to manage and monitor your portfolio in an efficient, timely manner.
Our IP group has been recognised as a leading law firm by some of the most prestigious legal national and international publications. Members of our IP group have also received numerous distinctions for their expertise by publications including World Trademark Review, IAM Patent 1000 and Managing IP.
Chambers Review
Borden Ladner Gervais possesses a strong team of experienced IP lawyers spread across its network of offices in Canada. Well regarded for its patent prosecution and trade mark filing work, the team holds additional experience in transactional matters and infringement litigation. The law firm leverages the solid technical background of its practitioners to proficiently advise clients in the pharmaceutical, life sciences and hospitalitysectors.
Work Highlights
- BLG advised Anaergia on the prosecution and maintenance of its worldwide patent portfolio.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"Borden Ladner Gervais are very responsive and proactive in sharing information on issues of interest to us."
"They are able to handle the most sophisticated matters and yet communicate strategy in a simple-to-understand manner that is most helpful to clients."
"BLGconsistently deliver very practical advice."
"BLG clearly understand the commercial importance of the matters at issue."
"The firm has many IP professionals across multiple offices and provinces."
"Borden Ladner Gervais are very responsive and proactive in sharing information on issues of interest to us."
"They are able to handle the most sophisticated matters and yet communicate strategy in a simple-to-understand manner that is most helpful to clients."
"BLGconsistently deliver very practical advice."
"BLG clearly understand the commercial importance of the matters at issue."
"The firm has many IP professionals across multiple offices and provinces."
Notable Practitioners
Justine Wiebe is sought after for her expertise across the full gamut of trade mark law, advising on filing strategy, licensing and protection. She is based in Toronto.
"Justine is a strategic and well-reasoned counsel."
"She has expert-level trade mark knowledge and is super efficient and effective."
"Justine is a terrific lawyer and is extremely knowledgeable and responsive."
Brandon Evenson is an increasingly well-regarded IP lawyer who particularly impresses for his intellectual property work in the technology sector, with notable mandates for clients in robotics, cybersecurity and mobile devices. Based in Toronto, he routinely assists with global IP strategy and licensing.
"Brandon is exceptionally strategic, well reasoned and an amazing communicator."
"Brandon is very quick to respond and provide services on an urgent basis. He understands national and international patent practices and is responsive to commercial issues."
"He provides excellent advice on a very wide array of complex issues."