Bereskin & Parr LLP

Managing Partner: Stephen Beney

Number of Partners: 42

Number of Lawyers: 66

Languages: Cantonese, English, Farsi, French, Hebrew, Hindi, Hungarian, Mandarin, Polish, Portuguese, Punjabi, Russian, Spanish, Tagalog, Tamil, Ukrainian, Vietnamese Firm Overview:

Main Areas of Practice:

■ Privacy, Cybersecurity & Data Protection

■ Regulatory, Advertising & Marketing

■ Artificial Intelligence

■ Automotive

■ Cannabis

■ Chemical

■ Chemical AI

■ Cleantech

■ COVID-19

■ Electrical & Computer Technology

■ FinTech

■ Life Sciences

■ Mechanical & Industrial Processes

■ Medical Devices

■ Nanotechnology

■ Oil & Gas

■ Psychedelics

■ Quantum

Litigation & Contentious IP:

The firm’s litigation team has a myriad array of technical backgrounds in engineering, biotechnology and computer related fields, and are able to efficiently present complex technical cases. Several members have extensive experience before the Supreme Court of Canada, and federal and provincial courts and tribunals.

Contact: Andrew McIntosh

Tel: 416 957 1677

Email: [email protected]

IP Management & Strategic Counseling:

The firm prides itself on the technical qualifications and industry knowledge of its professionals. This combination, as well as in-depth patent and trademark law training and experience, allows it to offer a full range of intellectual property services, from protecting clients’ IP assets, to assisting in the development and management of their growing portfolio.

Contact: Bhupinder Randhawa

Tel: 416 957 1630

Email: [email protected]

Licensing & Transactions:

The firm’s licensing and transaction team is well equipped to handle a wide variety of matters with technical backgrounds and knowledge in biotechnology, pharmaceuticals, chemistry, computer science, electronics, entertainment and new media fields, as well as a deep understanding of national and foreign intellectual property protection and drafting and negotiating complex IP agreements.

Contact: Victor Krichker

Tel: 416 957 1699

Email: [email protected]

Life Sciences:

The specialised life sciences practice group brings together professionals with strong scientific backgrounds in immunology, organic and inorganic chemistry, biochemistry, molecular and human genetics and experimental medicine. Members stay at the forefront of the industry and in the law that relates to it.

Contact: Micheline Gravelle

Tel: 416 957 1682

Email: [email protected]

Copyright & Digital Media:

The copyright and digital media practice group is experienced in providing legal advice related to the internet, social media, and other digital and interactive platforms such as smartphone applications.

Contact: Adam Bobker

Tel: +1 416 957 1681

Email: [email protected]

Contact: François Larose

Tel: +1 514 871 2109

Email: [email protected]

Patents:

The firm’s patents practice is comprised of several specialized groups such as chemical, clean tech, electrical and computer technology and mechanical and industrial processes. Each group assists clients in patent and design evaluations and applications. Members have expertise in a variety of technical, scientific and engineering disciplines, including chemical, civil, computer, electrical, mechanical, metallurgical and nuclear engineering, as well as electronics, physics, computer hardware and software, chemistry and biotechnology.

Contact: Micheline Gravelle

Tel: 416 957 1682

Email: [email protected]

Contact: Bhupinder Randhawa

Tel: 416 957 1630

Email: [email protected]

Regulatory, Advertising & Marketing:

This group provides comprehensive advice on issues relating to the promotion and sale of clients’ products and services and is committed to keeping clients abreast of the regulatory changes that affect the way they market and advertise their products and services in Canada.

Contact: Melanie Szweras

Tel: 416 957 1628

Email: [email protected]

Contact: Wynnie Chan

Tel: 416 957 1662

Email: [email protected]

Trademarks:

The trademarks practice group is one of the largest and most experienced in Canada. The firm is experienced in advising its clients on creating and managing worldwide trademark portfolios, trademark disputes, managing domain name registrations and dispute resolution, and coordinating its clients’ Canadian needs with an international strategy.

Contact: Janice Bereskin

Tel: 416 957 1601

Email: [email protected]