Intellectual Property Litigation
Goodmans is the “best patent litigation firm in Canada” (Chambers Canada) and “… the number one firm in Canada by far…simply put, there is Goodmans and then there is the rest” (IAM Patent 1000). Industry leaders repeatedly turn to Goodmans when the need arises to assert their intellectual property rights, whether it be patents, trademarks or copyright or to defend against claims of patent, trademark or copyright infringement. Our Goodmans IP litigation bench is deep, with industry-recognized lawyers and leaders of the future working alongside several in-house PhD-level scientists.
In 2024, the Group received numerous recognitions, including Canada Firm of the Year - Patent Disputes and Impact Case of the Year at the Managing IP Americas Awards, Intellectual Property Firm of the Year at the Benchmark Canada Awards, Leading IP Law Firm - IP Patents at the Lexology Awards: North America, Impact Case of the Year at the LMG Life Sciences Americas Awards, and Patent Litigation Firm of the Year, Canada at the Global IP Awards.
Our lawyers have acted in the leading cases regarding IP at the Supreme Court of Canada and the Federal Court of Appeal, where they have shaped Canadian IP law through original thinking and importing the most thoughtful legal solutions from other jurisdictions. Our lawyers provide thought leadership through their advocacy, teaching and participation in leading IP organizations, such as the Intellectual Property Institute of Canada and the Canadian Bar Association’s National IP Section.
We also assist clients in protecting, registering, transacting and managing Intellectual Property, including patents, trademarks and copyright, and have unparalleled experience litigating complex and high-stakes IP litigation in the pharmaceutical, high technology, telecommunications, oil and gas, mining and manufacturing sectors. If and when disputes arise, clients trust us to assert IP and to defend against IP claims brought by others.
Clients from a multitude of industries choose Goodmans when they want client-focused, tailor-made strategies for building and managing IP portfolios and designing around the IP of their competitors. While our industry-specific experience is vast, we recognize each client is unique and approach each mandate with empathy and a passion to learn and understand our client’s business and how IP can and should play a role in it. As a business firm, our IP group regularly engages in transactional work, including conducting due diligence, transferring assets and taking security interests.
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Mergers and Acquisitions
Maple acquires Beyond ADHD
Goodmans LLP acted for Maple Corporation in connection with its acquisition of Beyond ADHD, whereby Beyond ADHD will operate as a Maple subsidiary… -
Mining
Coeur Mining, Inc. to acquire New Gold Inc. for US$7 billion
Goodmans LLP is acting for Coeur Mining, Inc. in connection with its definitive agreement to acquire New Gold Inc. for US$7 billion pursuant to a court-approved plan of arrangement… -
Mergers and Acquisitions
RF Capital Group acquired by iA Financial Corporation in C$597 million all-cash transaction
Goodmans LLP advised RF Capital Group in connection with its acquisition by iA Financial Corporation, a Quebec City-based insurance and wealth management company, in an all-cash transaction valued at… -
Mergers and Acquisitions
Dayforce to be taken private by Thoma Bravo for US$12.3 billion
Goodmans LLP is advising Dayforce, Inc. as Canadian counsel in connection with its definitive agreement to be taken private by Thoma Bravo in an all-cash transaction with an enterprise value of… -
Mergers and Acquisitions
Apotex acquires CanPrev
Goodmans LLP acted for Apotex Inc. in connection with its acquisition of CanPrev, a leading Canadian provider of vitamins, supplements, and other natural health products… -
Mergers and Acquisitions
Apotex acquires Searchlight Pharma Inc.
Goodmans LLP advised Apotex Inc. in connection with its acquisition of Searchlight Pharma Inc…
Insights
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Intellectual Property Litigation
Sportswear Brand Sues University Over Similarities in Merchandise
As reported by the Associated Press, Columbia Sportswear has sued Columbia University, claiming that the university infringed the sportswear company’s trademark and breached an agreement between the… -
Intellectual Property Litigation
Call Dropped: Verizon Cuts Deal in $175M Patent Clash
Verizon and Headwater Research LLC have reportedly agreed to settle a patent infringement lawsuit that ended with a $175 million USD jury verdict against the telecom giant. Headwater, a… -
Intellectual Property Litigation
Nintendo Secures Copyright Victory in China
In a recent copyright infringement case, the Jiangsu High Court ruled in favor of Nintendo, awarding the company approximately $28,000 USD, or 200,000 RMB, and an injunction against an unnamed… -
Intellectual Property Litigation
Regulatory Updates – Impacts of Global Tariffs on Pharmaceuticals
Recent tariff measures affecting pharmaceutical products and ingredients have introduced new compliance and cost considerations for manufacturers, distributors, and importers operating in Canada and… -
Intellectual Property Litigation
US Appeals Court: Supertramp Songwriter Must "Give a Little Bit"
As reported by Reuters, the 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals has ruled that Roger Hodgson, the former Supertramp singer and songwriter, must compensate three former band members for a share of… -
Intellectual Property Litigation
Fallout from Trade Secret Theft in Taiwan
As reported by Reuters, three former employees of Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company ("TSMC") were charged with violating security law and other offences in Taiwan. The prosecutors have…
Awards & Recognition
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Chambers Canada Band 1, Intellectual Property: Litigation 2026
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Best Law Firms - Canada Recognized, Intellectual Property Law 2026
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The Globe and Mail’s Canada’s Best Law Firms List Recognized, Intellectual Property 2026
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Chambers Canada Band 1, Intellectual Property: Litigation 2025
News & Events
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Intellectual Property Litigation
Goodmans Recognized in Lexpert’s Top 10 Business Decisions of 2024 - 2025
We are proud to share Goodmans has been recognized in Lexpert’s Top 10 Business Decisions 2024-2025. Steelhead LNG (ASLNG) Ltd v. Arc Resources Ltd., 2024 FCA 212Andrew Brodkin and Daniel Cappe… -
Intellectual Property Litigation
Goodmans Lawyers Recognized in the Lexpert Special Edition: Litigation 2025
We are delighted to announce the Lexpert Special Edition: Litigation 2025 continues to feature Goodmans lawyers among Canada's experts in litigation.Congratulations to our 13 featured lawyers:Andrew… -
Intellectual Property Litigation
Goodmans Appears for Pharmascience Inc. in an Appeal before the Supreme Court of Canada
Goodmans appeared as counsel to Pharmascience Inc. in an appeal before the Supreme Court of Canada relating to the prohibition on the patentability of methods of medical treatment. The Goodmans…