September 28, 2022 - September 30, 2022

Ben Hackett and Jenene Roberts at IPIC2022

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Ben Hackett and Jenene Roberts will be at the IPIC2022 Conference in Whistler.

Ben Hackett will moderate a panel discussion titled "Remedies for Patent Infringement – Dow v Nova: Key Issues".

Jenene Roberts will share her expertise on a panel discussion titled "A Debate: Are the Robots Taking Over? – Should AI Be Considered a Creator/Inventor?".

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Clients note, "Goodmans is Canada’s pre-eminent IP litigation practice. Hard-working, diligent and smart, you can count on the team to come prepared to any engagement.” — IAM Patent 1000
According to many, Goodmans LLP is ‘the leading IP litigation firm in Canada’, with its creativity, experience in high-stakes patent cases and impressive courtroom skills all recurring themes among clients. — The Legal 500 Canada
"There is likely no other IP litigation group in Canada that has appeared in as many patent hearings, trials and appeals than the Goodmans IP group." — The Legal 500 Canada
The “globally elite” Goodmans is “the number one firm in Canada by far and the IP department has been leading patent litigation in Canada for over three decades. The team is outstanding at every level and is known for its first-class advocacy and track record for success.” — IAM Patent 1000
Goodmans is the pinnacle of patent litigation in Canada. — Chambers Canada
Clients remark, "Goodmans IP practice is informed by its corporate and litigation practices and this gives the IP practice a practical, hands-on focus that helps drive successful solutions." — Legal 500 Canada
On the Intellectual Property group, interviewees say, "they have the largest team in Canada dedicated to intellectual property litigation. They have high-quality lawyers at all levels of practice, including some of the best in the industry." — Legal 500 Canada
Clients note, "Goodmans’ IP litigation team is, simply, the best in Canada. Its strategic expertise in litigation, and in the pharma space in particular, is invaluable to in-house counsel. These lawyers are worth every penny and more." — The Legal 500 Canada
Clients note, "Goodmans is at the high water mark of the Canadian IP Bar." — Chambers Canada
Clients commend Goodmans for our "very strong, knowledgeable and hard-working IP litigation team, with decades of experience." — Chambers Canada
Clients have noted, "The Goodmans team is strong at every level: they are expert strategists and outstanding trial lawyers." — Chambers Canada
Clients commend the “litigation team’s flawless work ethic, both in terms of form and substance, and savvy handling of complex disputes”. — IAM Patent 1000
A deep bench of IP litigators distinguishes Goodmans LLP from its competition — The Legal 500 Canada
According to clients, "if you're looking for the gold standard in litigation, Goodmans LLP is one of the best." — The Legal 500 Canada
Clients commend the team's "strong layer of partners with 10 to 20 years of practice who are seen as emerging leaders in IP litigation." — Chambers Global

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