Goodmans Once Again Honoured at LMG Life Sciences Americas Awards 2025
We are proud to share the Goodmans Intellectual Property Litigation team has been awarded at the LMG Life Sciences Americas Awards 2025 for the second year in a row!
Patent Impact Case of the Year - Takeda Canada v Apotex (2024 FC 106)
Goodmans successfully represented Apotex Inc., with a trial team comprised of Andrew Brodkin, Jenene Roberts, Jaclyn Tilak, Jerry Topolski and Emily Groper, in which they avoided a finding of patent infringement sought by Takeda relating to dexlansoprazole products. This is the team's second impact case of the year award in 2025.
About LMG Life Sciences Americas Awards
The LMG Life Sciences Americas Awards recognize the region’s most distinguished practitioners and their firms for their exemplary work in the Life Sciences legal practice over the past twelve months. After months of research and submission reviews, the LMG Life Sciences team set out to uncover the most impactful cases, deals, and the lawyers and law firms behind them.
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Carrot Puff Copycat: Copyright Infringed in Federal Court of Australia Case
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Carnegie Hall Takes Trademark Center Stage in Legal Battle
Carnegie Hall has reportedly commenced an action against Carnegie Diner and Café for trademark infringement.In its complaint filed with the United States District Court, Southern District of New York… -
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Federal Court of Appeal Reiterates Permissive Approach to Granting Leave to Amend Defective Pleadings
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Under the Radar, Over the Counter: Goyard's Quiet Battle Against Fake Luxury
Goyard, the Parisian brand established in 1853 and still privately owned, has reportedly faced a surge in counterfeit bags flooding the market. The company refrains from advertising, avoids e-commerce… -
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Music to Sheeran’s Ears: Supreme Court Declines to Rehear Marvin Gaye Copyright Suit
The US Supreme Court has declined to revisit a copyright dispute over alleged similarities between Ed Sheeran’s 2014 hit, “Thinking Out Loud”, and Marvin Gaye’s 1973 classic, “Let’s Get It On… -
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Federal Court Reaffirms Importance of Viva Voce Testimony
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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… -
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RF Capital Group to be acquired by iA Financial Corporation in C$597 million all-cash transaction
Goodmans LLP is advising RF Capital Group in connection with its sale to iA Financial Corporation, a Quebec City-based insurance and wealth management company, in an all-cash transaction valued at… -
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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… -
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Apotex acquires Searchlight Pharma Inc.
Goodmans LLP advised Apotex Inc. in connection with its acquisition of Searchlight Pharma Inc… -
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FASHIONPHILE acquires Two Authenticators Business
Goodmans LLP acted for FASHIONPHILE, LLC in connection with its purchase of the assets of Two Authenticators Inc… -
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Minute Media acquires STN Video
Goodmans LLP acted for Minute Media, a leading global technology and sports content company, in connection with its acquisition of STN Video, a North American industry leader in sports content…
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Goodmans Honoured Again with Top-Tier Recognition from Chambers and Partners
We are delighted to announce Goodmans LLP continues to receive top-tier recognition from Chambers and Partners in the Chambers Canada 2026 Guide.Recognition from Chambers and Partners is based on… -
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Goodmans Once Again Honoured at LMG Life Sciences Americas Awards 2025
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Goodmans Once Again Honoured in the 2025 Edition of Managing IP’s IP STARS
We are pleased to announce the 2025 edition of Managing IP’s IP STARS has recognized Goodmans LLP in Tier 1 for our strengths in Patent Disputes for the eighth year in a row. Our Intellectual…