333 Bay St, Suite 3400, Bay Adelaide Ctr, W Twr, Toronto, ON
Year called to bar: 1995 (ON)
Partner and member of Goodmans' Executive Committee. Also head of Litigation and Dispute Resolution Group described by Benchmark Canada as “the Bay Street Gold Standard.” Focuses on high stakes IP litigation, including patent, trademark and copyright disputes and the complex assessments of damages flowing from the infringement of such rights. Appears regularly before the Federal Court of Canada, Federal Court of Appeal, Ontario Superior Court of Justice, and Ontario Court of Appeal. Has also appeared before the Supreme Court of Canada. Described by peers as “having had more successes than anyone in this practice area in history” (Who’s Who Legal) and as “the undisputed IP litigator in Canada” (Chambers Canada). Provides comprehensive strategic guidance to clients regarding the development, acquisition, sale, and protection of IP and technology assets including patents, trademarks, trade dress, copyright, industrial designs, rights of personality, confidential information, and trade secrets. Also advises pharmaceutical clients regarding pricing regulation issues, including those relating to the Patented Medicines Prices Review Board (“PMPRB”). Has chaired and participated in conferences on IP issues and is a lecturer for the LL.M. Health Law IP course at Osgoode Hall Law School.
