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 Property Litigation team is also named among leading firms for Copyright & Related Rights.
Congratulations to Goodmans lawyers who are once again featured in the guide, together with the best intellectual property practitioners in the world:
- Andrew Brodkin - Patent star 2025
- Harry Radomski - Patent star 2025
- Jordan Scopa - Patent star 2025
- Ben Hackett - Patent star 2025
- Amalia Berg - Trade mark star and Top 250 Women in IP 2025
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Intellectual Property Litigation
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
In McCain Foods Limited v. J.R. Simplot Company 2024 FC 1729, the Federal Court considered the circumstances in which an examination for discovery of a person, other than a person examined under Rule… -
Intellectual Property Litigation
Salt‑N‑Pepa Wage Legal Battle to Reclaim Their Recordings
Salt-N-Pepa are reportedly suing their record label, Universal Music Group (“UMG”), to attempt to reclaim rights to their music, including hip-hop staples “Shoop” and “Push It”. As reported by the New… -
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Europe Rejects "Love" Trademark for Apparel
The European General Court reportedly ruled against a German company, sprd.netrd.net, seeking to trademark an “I love” sign for clothing. The proposed trademark included a red heart symbolizing "love…
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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
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… -
Mergers and Acquisitions
Apotex acquires Searchlight Pharma Inc.
Goodmans LLP advised Apotex Inc. in connection with its acquisition of Searchlight Pharma Inc… -
Mergers and Acquisitions
FASHIONPHILE acquires Two Authenticators Business
Goodmans LLP acted for FASHIONPHILE, LLC in connection with its purchase of the assets of Two Authenticators Inc… -
Mergers and Acquisitions
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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Intellectual Property Litigation
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… -
Intellectual Property Litigation
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… -
Aging and Healthcare
Goodmans Once Again Recognized in the Lexpert Special Edition: Health Sciences 2025
We are pleased to announce the Lexpert Special Edition: Health Sciences 2025 once again features Goodmans lawyers among Canada's top-ranked experts.Congratulations to our 8 featured lawyers:Amalia…