Intellectual Property: Litigation
Canada Guide 2025 : Nationwide - Canada
Band 4
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Cassels Brock & Blackwell is renowned for its representation of household multimedia, food and beverage, and retail sector clients in complex trade mark and copyright mandates. The law firm is highly regarded for its experience acting for clients before the Copyright Board of Canada and the Trademarks Opposition Board. The group is also active in IP litigation, covering patent, copyright, domain name and trade mark cases. The team has acted for a number of well-known global brands with regard to the licensing, enforcement and protection of trade marks.
Work Highlights
- Cassels Brock & Blackwell represented Louis Vuitton Malletier in a Federal Court file against two corporations and seven individuals involved in the sale of counterfeit merchandise.
Strengths
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"Cassels are always prompt in replying and understand our priorities."
"They provide excellent and practical advice on complex IP matters."
"They can navigate nuanced enforcements, providing creative yet still practical advice."
"Their bench strength is impressive. They have senior partners, junior partners and associates all steeped in this area of law."
"Cassels offers cutting-edge thinking on emerging issues."
"Cassels are always prompt in replying and understand our priorities."
"They provide excellent and practical advice on complex IP matters."
"They can navigate nuanced enforcements, providing creative yet still practical advice."
"Their bench strength is impressive. They have senior partners, junior partners and associates all steeped in this area of law."
"Cassels offers cutting-edge thinking on emerging issues."
Notable Practitioners
Andrew Skodyn is an experienced IP lawyer with an impressive track record of assisting clients in the pharmaceutical and technology industries with patent infringement actions. He is based in Toronto and recently joined Cassels Brock & Blackwell from Blake, Cassels & Graydon.
Casey Chisick is a well-respected expert in Canadian copyright law, advising on IP rights and enforcement, as well as providing courtroom representation in instances of infringement. Particularly well known for his client following in the media and entertainment sector, he also acts for educational institutionsand publishers.
"Casey is a specialist in the field. He is very responsive and excellent in his advice."
"Casey is respected in IP circles and a thought leader in litigation."
Toronto-based partner and trade mark agent Mark Davis represents clients in significant IP litigation files, with major cases involving both patented and trademarked products. He also assists clients with prosecution and strategy.
"Mark Davis is very knowledgeable in his field. He is very responsive, provides practical advice and understands his clients' business models."