Patent, Trademark and Copyright Litigation
Whether asserting intellectual property (IP) or defending against IP claims, we have unparalleled experience litigating complex and high-stakes IP litigation.
Our lawyers are always at the forefront of industry-altering patent issues arising before the Supreme Court of Canada and the Federal Court of Appeal, shaping the law through original thinking and thoughtful legal solutions imported from other jurisdictions.
When it comes to patent litigation regarding pharmaceuticals, there is no firm with more experience navigating the Patented Medicines (Notice of Compliance) Regulations (the “PM(NOC) Regulations”) than Goodmans. Since their inception in 1993, Goodmans has litigated dozens of patent proceedings pursuant to the PM(NOC) Regulations each year before the Federal Court.
Our patent litigation experience extends beyond pharmaceuticals to numerous other industries, including high technology, telecommunications, oil and gas and manufacturing. This has only been possible because our patent litigation bench is deep, with industry-recognized leaders 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).
Our lawyers have been at the forefront of developing a principled, modern and sophisticated approach to assessing remedies for patent infringement in Canada.
When industry leaders with world-famous brands need assistance asserting their trademarks or defending against claims of trademark infringement, they turn to Goodmans. Our lawyers have successfully argued many trademark infringement and passing off proceedings in various industries, including the pharmaceutical, food and beverage, software and packaged goods industries. Our lawyers also routinely act for clients in opposition proceedings before the Trademarks Opposition Board.
When it comes to copyright litigation, our litigators work with our Technology, Communications and Media, and Entertainment groups to enforce and defend actions involving disputes in a variety of creative industries, including the ownership of website content and on-line technology, proprietary computer platforms and other software issues, as well as over more traditional literary, musical, architectural and artistic works and in disputes regarding films and film distribution. Our lawyers work at the cutting edge of developing and traditional technologies, including before the Copyright Board.
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Intellectual Property
Trademarks Opposition Board Announces Upcoming Changes to Extensions of Time
On December 1, 2023, the Trademarks Opposition Board (TMOB) will be implementing changes to two of its practice notices: (1) Practice in trademark opposition proceedings; and (2) Practice in section… -
Patent, Trademark and Copyright Litigation
Ferrari Makes Advances in Rear-Wheel Steering
Given this weekend's cancellation of Formula 1's Emilia Romagna Grand Prix at Imola, otherwise known as the "Autodromo Enzo e Dino Ferrari", the Goodmans IP Team decided to review some recent patent… -
Cleantech
Canada's First Patent Collective Launches for the Cleantech Sector
Over the last several years, the federal government has touted its $85 million Intellectual Property Strategy (IP Strategy). One of the key pillars of the IP Strategy is $30 million in funding for… -
Intellectual Property
Government of Canada Permits Compulsory Licensing to Respond to COVID-19
Among other things, Part 12 of Bill C-13 amends the Patent Act to permit the Government of Canada, to make, construct, use and sell a patented invention to the extent it is necessary to respond to a… -
Intellectual Property
Update on CIPO Operations and Services
The Canadian Intellectual Property Office (CIPO) announced extensions imposed by the Patent Act, Trademarks Act, and the Industrial Design Act…
Awards & Recognition
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Chambers Global Band 1, Intellectual Property: Litigation 2024
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Chambers Canada Band 1, Intellectual Property: Litigation 2024
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Benchmark Canada Awards Intellectual Property Firm of the Year 2024
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Managing IP Awards: Americas Canada Firm of the Year, Patent Disputes 2024
News & Events
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Intellectual Property
Goodmans Awarded at the Lexology Awards: North America 2024
We are proud to share Goodmans has won Leading IP Law Firm - IP Patents at the Lexology Awards: North America 2024. These awards celebrate outstanding achievements and world class client service… -
Technology
Goodmans Recognized in the Lexpert Special Edition: Technology and Health Sciences 2024
We are delighted to announce the Lexpert Special Edition: Technology and Health Sciences 2024 once again features Goodmans lawyers among Canada's top-ranked experts.Congratulations to… -
Intellectual Property
IAM Patent 1000 Continues to Honour Goodmans with Gold Tier Recognition
We are pleased to share the 2024 edition of IAM Patent 1000 has once again honoured Goodmans LLP with Gold tier recognition. Congratulations to our IP Group, and to the Goodmans lawyers…