June 24, 2024

Goodmans Wins Leading IP Law Firm – IP Patents 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 in the legal industry for both individuals and teams across North America, and come following several other honours received recently by our Intellectual Property Group, including Gold Tier recognition in IAM Patent 1000, Intellectual Property Firm of the Year and Intellectual Property Litigator of the Year at the Benchmark Canada Awards 2024, and Canada Firm of the Year – Patent Disputes and Canada Practitioner of the Year - Patent Disputes at the Managing IP Awards 2024.

Whether asserting intellectual property or defending against IP claims, the Goodmans Intellectual Property Group has 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.

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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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