Intellectual Property
Our Goodmans IP litigation bench is deep, with industry-recognized lawyers and leaders of the future working alongside several in-house PhD-level scientists. Goodmans is the “best patent litigation firm in Canada” (Chambers Canada) and “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 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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Meet our teamFeatured Work
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Mergers and Acquisitions
Docebo Inc. acquires Edugo.AI
Goodmans LLP acted for Docebo Inc. (“Docebo”) in its acquisition of Edugo.AI (“Edugo”), a Generative AI-based Learning Technology that uses advanced Large Language Models and algorithms to optimize… -
Mergers and Acquisitions
Brookfield Infrastructure's Sale of North American District Energy Business for $4.1 Billion
Goodmans LLP acted for Brookfield Infrastructure in connection with the sale of 100% of its North American district energy business, Enwave… -
Mergers and Acquisitions
Clairvest Group's Acquisition of Sunpower Corporation
Goodmans acted for Clairvest Group Inc., together with Clairvest Equity Partners VI , in connection with the acquisition of the solar operations and maintenance business of SunPower Corporation… -
Mergers and Acquisitions
Ceridian Acquires Ideal
Goodmans LLP acted for Ideal, a leading talent intelligence software provider based in Toronto, Ontario in connection with its acquisition by Ceridian… -
Mergers and Acquisitions
Sunsystem Technology merges with NovaSource to form solar O&M powerhouse
Goodmans LLP acted for NovaSource Power Services in connection with its merger with Sunsystem Technology. The merger was effective Jan 26, 2021 and the companies will bring together operations in the… -
Mergers and Acquisitions
Also Energy, Inc.'s Acquisition of Locus Energy, Inc.
Goodmans LLP acted for AlsoEnergy, a leader in renewable energy software solutions, in its merger with Locus Energy, a solar monitoring and data analytics provider delivering solutions across the…
Insights
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Intellectual Property
2-in-1: Sony Files Patent Application for New PS5 Controller
As reported by Gizmodo, Sony has reportedly filed a patent application for a PlayStation 5 (“PS5”) controller that can house and charge wireless earbuds. The patent application reveals several… -
Intellectual Property
From Field to Finance: The Regulation of Athlete Investing in the NIL Era
Since the National Collegiate Athletic Association’s (“NCAA”) 2021 decision, student athletes can monetize their name, image and likeness (“NIL”). NIL agreements, which are subject to contract law… -
Intellectual Property
Canadian Government Tightens Funding for Certain Research Grants
As reported by Reuters, Canadian authorities have reportedly announced new restrictions on research grants, with the goal of blocking funding to projects with researchers affiliated with institutions… -
Intellectual Property
Canadian Intellectual Property Office Increases Fees Effective January 1, 2024
As of January 1, 2024, the Canadian Intellectual Property Office (CIPO) will be increasing most of its fees by 25%. Filing fees, renewal fees, opposition filing fees, as well as fees for initiating… -
Intellectual Property
Underwear Patent Dispute Reportedly Settled
Vancouver-based underwear company, SAXX, has announced that it has settled its lawsuit against Stateside Merchants, according to BIV. As a part of the settlement, Stateside Merchants will reportedly… -
Intellectual Property
File Sharing Movies Brings Potential Legal Consequences
As reported by CBC News, Hitman Two Productions Inc. is reportedly suing over 1,900 Canadians for copyright infringement for allegedly downloading and distributing the movie Hitman’s Wife’s…
Awards & Recognition
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Chambers Canada Band 1, Intellectual Property: Litigation 2024
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The Legal 500 Canada Tier 3, Intellectual Property 2024
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The Globe and Mail’s Canada’s Best Law Firms List Recognized, Intellectual Property 2024
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IP Stars Tier 1, Patent Disputes 2023
News & Events
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Dispute Resolution
Goodmans Partners Recognized in the Lexpert Special Edition: Litigation 2023
We are delighted to announce the Lexpert Special Edition: Litigation 2023 once again features Goodmans partners among Canada's experts in litigation.Congratulations to our 13 featured… -
Banking and Financial Services
Who's Who Legal Continues to Recognize Goodmans in the Canada 2023 Guide
We are pleased to share Goodmans lawyers have been recognized across Who's Who Legal's National Guide: Canada 2023. WWL National Guides identify national or regional leaders in a sector, industry… -
Banking and Financial Services
Goodmans Continues to Receive Top Tier Recognition from The Legal 500 Canada
We are pleased to announce Goodmans LLP has once again received top tier recognition from The Legal 500 Canada in their 2024 Guide released today. Recognition from The Legal 500 is based on…