Intellectual Property: Litigation
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Goodmans Intellectual Property Litigation lawyers are always at the forefront of industry-altering patent issues arising before the Supreme Court of Canada and the Federal Court of Appeal, shaping the law through original thinking and thoughtful legal solutions imported from other jurisdictions. Whether asserting intellectual property or defending against IP claims, the Goodmans Intellectual Property Litigation Group has unparalleled experience litigating complex and high-stakes IP litigation. Our Goodmans IP litigation bench is deep, with industry-recognized lawyers and leaders of the future working alongside several in-house PhD-level scientists.
Industry leaders repeatedly turn to Goodmans when the need arises to assert their intellectual property rights, whether it be patents, trademarks or copyright or to defend against claims of patent, trademark or copyright infringement. Clients from a multitude of industries choose Goodmans when they want client-focused, tailor-made strategies for building and managing IP portfolios and designing around the IP of their competitors.
In 2024, the Group has received numerous recognitions, including Canada Firm of the Year - Patent Disputes and Impact Case of the Year at the Managing IP Awards Americas, Intellectual Property Firm of the Year at the Benchmark Canada Awards, Leading IP Law Firm - IP Patents at the Lexology Awards: North America, and Impact Case of the Year at the LMG Life Sciences Americas Awards.
Chambers Review
Goodmans houses a well-regarded Toronto-based intellectual property department with notable strength in handling complex litigation. Renowned for its leading expertise in the pharmaceutical sector, the law firm covers both disputes and non-contentious issues. The team also offers experience in transactional, licensing and portfolio management files, often working for well-known domestic and international brands. The group enjoys a strong reputation for its assured handling of patent litigation matters, particularly for longstanding client Apotex.
Work Highlights
- Goodmans assisted Alvotech and JAMP Pharma with several actions brought by AbbVie regarding the latter's biologic drug Humira.
Strengths
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"Goodmans is the pinnacle of patent litigation in Canada."
"All the partners in the group are very smart and experienced litigators. Their associates and scientific consultants are very knowledgeable."
"Goodmans are always very responsive and provide high-quality service."
"The firm is very commercially astute."
"Goodmans has a high ability to handle complex matters in a timely, pragmatic and effective manner."
"Goodmans is the pinnacle of patent litigation in Canada."
"All the partners in the group are very smart and experienced litigators. Their associates and scientific consultants are very knowledgeable."
"Goodmans are always very responsive and provide high-quality service."
"The firm is very commercially astute."
"Goodmans has a high ability to handle complex matters in a timely, pragmatic and effective manner."
Notable Practitioners
Andrew Brodkin is a leading intellectual property lawyer with considerable experience litigating complex pharmaceutical patent disputes. He has also represented major manufacturing, oil and gas, and technology clients in both patent and trade mark litigation.
"Andrew is one of the top litigators in the patent litigation and pharmaceutical space in Canada."
"He has a gift for oral advocacy."
"Andrew has unparalleled subject matter expertise. He is a trusted adviser and is a fierce and effective advocate."
Legendary litigator Harry Radomski continues to be recognised as an eminent intellectual property expert, particularly with issues concerning pharmaceutical and mediapatent litigation.
"Harry is a very senior litigator who has accomplished much over a very extensive career."
"For several decades he has been the cream of the crop of pharmaceutical patent litigators."
Jordan Scopa continues to impress market observers on the basis of his prominent role in major pharmaceutical patent litigation files, particularly for clients on the generic side of the industry.
"Jordan is a very experienced and smart patent litigator."
"Jordan is an outstanding appellate lawyer who is very analytical."
Amalia Berg assists clients with a host of trade mark issues, including clearance, prosecution and portfolio management. She has been retained by major brands across a range of industries including consumer products, technology and media.
"Amalia is very experienced in trade mark prosecution."
"Amalia is very responsive and has very strong IP knowledge."
Ben Hackett holds a solid reputation as an IP litigator and has played an important role in several high-profile patent litigation cases, particularly in the pharmaceutical sector.
"Ben has a lot of patent litigation experience."
"Ben is a well-respected patent litigator across the bar. He is excellent in court and also participates in industry groups on a regular basis."
Jenene Robertsis an adept lawyer at assisting with patent infringement litigation. She frequently represents clients in the pharmaceutical sector.
"She is a very smart and hard-working, up-and-coming pharmaceutical patent litigator."
"Jenene is an impressive lawyer and often drives the strategic vision of a case."
Jaclyn Tilak regularly represents major pharmaceutical companies in complex patent litigation. She also acts in similar disputes for clients in the manufacturing, technologyand energy sectors.
"Jaclyn works on a wide range of complex cases."
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