Intellectual Property
Global Guide 2024 : Canada
Band 3
Email address
[email protected]Contact number
+1 416 362 1812Chambers Review
McCarthy Tétrault has an established team of intellectual property lawyers who regularly handle both contentious and non-contentious work. The law firm acts for a stable of impressive domestic and international clients, such as media and broadcasting and technology companies, on patent, trade mark and copyright issues, including major litigation. The litigation team in particular is noted for representing telecommunications and pharmaceutical clients in significant patent disputes. The firm derives much of its strength from its experts in Toronto, with additional experts in Western Canada.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"The team has support within the law firm to handle various matters of significant magnitude quickly and strategically, without compromising on the accuracy of advice or output."
"McCarthys' IP team is the best in the pharmaceutical space for litigation - it is top of the game. The lawyers have the expertise and knowledge of the pharmaceutical industry, and they have a human quality and listen to the client. It is a very knowledgeable and well-respected team."
"The law firm provides great practical insights and knowledge of prior cases."
"The lawyers are sharp and present cases at trial well."
"The department has great depth and breadth. It always staffs its teams with an appropriate mix of senior, intermediate and junior practitioners."
"The team has support within the law firm to handle various matters of significant magnitude quickly and strategically, without compromising on the accuracy of advice or output."
"McCarthys' IP team is the best in the pharmaceutical space for litigation - it is top of the game. The lawyers have the expertise and knowledge of the pharmaceutical industry, and they have a human quality and listen to the client. It is a very knowledgeable and well-respected team."
"The law firm provides great practical insights and knowledge of prior cases."
"The lawyers are sharp and present cases at trial well."
"The department has great depth and breadth. It always staffs its teams with an appropriate mix of senior, intermediate and junior practitioners."
Notable Practitioners
Technology industry stalwart Barry Sookman continues to be recognised as a leading light in the area of copyright and information technology. Based in Toronto, he has also been engaged on major litigation files.
"Barry Sookman has a tremendous knowledge of previous cases."
Steven Mason is an accomplished litigator who is frequently engaged in a myriad of scenarios, from high-profile copyright law reviews to prominent pharmaceutical patent infringement cases. He leads the law firm's nationwide IP litigation team from Toronto.
"He is the leader of the team and runs it like a great captain; he is a great mentor and leader. He is good with overall strategy too."
"Steven Mason is excellent and effective."
"He is really smart."
Toronto-based David Tait continues to impress for his role in multiple complex patent disputes in the pharmaceutical sector, often acting for patent holders of significant branded drugs. He has also represented technology companies in IP litigation.
"David provides exceptional client service as well as thoughtful and strategic advice, and has a very strong understanding of matters relating to intellectual property disputes."
"David Tait is a prominent litigator in the pharmaceutical patent space. He is a creative and practical thinker."
Daniel Glover is a Toronto-based intellectual property lawyer who possesses an active disputes practice, advising on trade mark and copyright matters. He frequently represents clients in the media, retail and technology sectors, among others.
"Daniel Glover is incredibly smart in his field. He is also practical and aggressive if needed."
Steven Tanner focuses his practice on patent litigation, frequently acting for energy and telecommunications clients. He operates from the law firm's Toronto office.
"Steven is an outstanding lawyer. He really takes the time to dig into the details of a case and provide valuable advice."
"He is terrific on his feet and a pleasure to work with."
"He is extremely capable."
Ranked Lawyers at
McCarthy Tétrault LLP
Canada