François Guay

François Guay is among the most experienced intellectual property litigators in Canada and a highly sought-after advisor to the largest, most innovative companies in the world. His “tactical acumen has saved the day for the likes of Microsoft, Nike and Air Canada. His ability to give reliable, early cost-benefit assessments allow senior business executives to plan ahead confidently and get an edge over their competitors” (IAM Patents 1000, 2018). As one of the most successful IP litigators in the country at the appellate level, his clients trust their most complex and contentious IP issues to François’s proven track record of building effective litigation strategies and preparing highly persuasive arguments to be presented in court. He was named “Intellectual Property Lawyer of the Year for Montreal” by Best Lawyers, “IP Litigator of the Year” by Benchmark Canada, a “Global Patent Leader” by IAM, and a “Top IP Lawyer in Quebec” by Lexpert. He has also received numerous other accolades and honours. He has been successful counsel in many of Canada’s most high profile trademark cases in the past several years.