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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

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Intellectual Property: Litigation - Canada

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What the Team is Known For

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

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  • Goodmans represented Google in a patent infringement case against Sonos concerning Sonos's beam speaker products.

Strengths

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Notable Practitioners

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Andrew Brodkin
Andrew Brodkin
Star Individuals

Andrew Brodkin is a leading intellectual property lawyer with considerable experience litigating complex pharmaceutical patent disputes. He has also represented major manufacturing and technology clients in both patent and trade mark litigation.

"He has so much experience, understands litigation and our industry and is responsive too."

"He is the best; he is number one in terms of litigation, client service and business-mindedness. Andrew is the undisputed IP litigator in Canada."

"He is an excellent lawyer; he is candid and presents very well in court."

"Andrew Brodkin is exceptional."

Harry Radomski
Harry Radomski
Star Individuals

Legendary litigator Harry Radomski continues to be recognised as an eminent intellectual property expert, particularly with issues concerning pharmaceutical patent litigation.

"He is smart and has more published cases than anybody."

"Harry is very knowledgeable in the field and a good tactician. He is excellent counsel."

"Harry Radomski is the guru of IP litigation in Canada."

Amalia Berg
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Amalia Berg
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Amalia Berg assists clients with a host of patent and 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.

"She is always accessible, always on point and gives a few different options and scenarios."

"Amalia Berg is wonderful."

Jordan D. Scopa
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Jordan D. Scopa
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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 Scopa works incredibly hard."

"He is amazing."

"He is strategic and quick in how he approaches a file."

"Jordan is super smart and has so much experience that we can rely on him for fantastic advice."

"He is an effective litigator and brings extraordinary intelligence and strategy."

Ben Hackett
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Ben Hackett
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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 Hackett has a strong legal mind."

"He is a tremendous courtroom lawyer."

"Ben is very smart and excellent."

Ranked Lawyers at
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Intellectual Property

Amalia Berg
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Amalia Berg
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Intellectual Property: Litigation

Andrew Brodkin
Andrew Brodkin
Star Individuals
Harry Radomski
Harry Radomski
Star Individuals
Jordan D. Scopa
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Jordan D. Scopa
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Band 2
Ben Hackett
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Ben Hackett
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Band 4