Gilbert's LLP

Gilbert’s offers creative solutions to complex problems.

Gilbert’s is a boutique law firm based in Toronto. The firm is built to fit the legal and business needs of innovation-driven organisations in creative industries, including pharmaceutical, software, technology, energy, clean-tech, gaming, and media and entertainment.

Gilbert’s provides deep industry knowledge and excellent, responsive client service. The firm succeeds for clients because it strives to make business sense of the complex.

Gilbert’s was founded in 2001 with the aim to break out of the conventional approach to legal services. Lawyers and staff work in integrated, multi-talented and enterprising teams to help clients overcome complex and unconventional challenges.

Our practice areas include litigation, IP disputes across borders, IP strategy, trademark prosecution, government relations and copyright enforcement.

Litigation

Gilbert’s is at home in the courtroom and the boardroom. The firm represents some of the largest pharmaceutical and tech companies in bet-the-company litigation. In addition to litigating Canadian cases, the firm has a reputation for managing international legal disputes.

In the hotly contested pharmaceutical industry, the firm acts for both brand and generic manufacturers. In the emerging area of biosimilars, Gilbert’s is familiar with both sides of the industry.

Trademark Prosecution

Gilbert’s has a robust trademark rights creation team, including professionals with strong scientific and technical expertise. The firm's team-based approach allows their prosecution professionals to incorporate insights from litigation successes to improve client outcomes.

Copyright

Gilbert’s acts for many major industry players, as well as individuals, in protecting valuable artistic and software assets.