333 Bay St, Suite 3400, Bay Adelaide Ctr, W Twr, Toronto, ON
Year called to bar: 1978 (ON)
Counsel. Head of Goodmans’ IP Litigation Group described by Chambers Canada as “the best in this field in Canada”. Practice focuses on IP litigation including patent, trademark, and copyright disputes and the complex assessments of damages flowing from the infringement of such rights. Regularly appears before all levels of courts and has appeared numerous times before the Supreme Court of Canada. Extensive experience in litigation involving provincial and federal governments, including judicial reviews of regulatory decisions in the pharmaceutical context, and a variety of commercial litigation matters. The executive director of the NHL Officials Association and involved in contract negotiations and collective bargaining agreements for hockey officials in the NHL. Recognized by Chambers & Partners as a “Star Individual”, by The Legal 500 Canada in “Hall of Fame”, by IAM Patent 1000 as “Global Leader”, and by Euromoney’s Expert Guides – Patents as one of the top three Canadian patent lawyers and top 25 in the world. Named Toronto IP Lawyer of the Year by Best Lawyers in Canada in 2011, 2019 and 2024. Recognized by Lexpert, Who’s Who Legal Canada, Managing Intellectual Property – IP Stars, Best Lawyers in Canada and Benchmark Canada.