
Overview
Daniel Cappe is a partner in the Dispute Resolution Group at Goodmans. His broad-based practice focuses on intellectual property, technology, health care and corporate/commercial litigation.
Daniel is a seasoned litigator with significant experience in prosecuting and defending patent, trademark and copyright infringement actions, proceedings under the Patented Medicines (Notice of Compliance) Regulations, trademark opposition proceedings, shareholder disputes, contractual disputes, tort claims, defamation actions, and oppression actions. Daniel also frequently advises on and prepares contracts and agreements, particularly in the health care and technology industry context. Daniel represents public and private companies, venture capitalists, and other investors.
Daniel has appeared before the Ontario Superior Court of Justice, the Court of Appeal for Ontario, the Federal Court, and the Federal Court of Appeal.
Expertise
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Corporate and Commercial Litigation
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Dispute Resolution
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Health and Pharmaceutical Litigation
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Communications and Media
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Food and Drug Regulatory and Litigation
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Intellectual Property
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Patent Prosecution, Licensing and Transactions
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Patent, Trademark and Copyright Litigation
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PMPRB Strategies and Litigation
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Trademark Prosecution, Licensing and Transactions
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Regulatory, Administrative and Public Law
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Technology Disputes
Credentials
Professional Involvement
Daniel has lectured in patent law at the Queen's University Faculty of Law and writes frequently on current topics in intellectual property law. Daniel is a co-author of the Canada chapter in the book Patent Enforcement in the UK and Trans-Pacific Countries, which was published internationally in October 2021 by Globe Law and Business.
Daniel has an active pro bono practice, including acting as duty counsel at Law Help Ontario since its inception in 2008.
Daniel also serves as a director and Secretary of VIBE Arts, an award-winning charitable organization committed to providing children and youth in under-resourced communities with high quality community and school based arts and education. He also previously served as a director of the Toronto Kiwanis Boys and Girls Club (including acting as Secretary and Vice-President) from 2008 - 2014.
Before becoming a lawyer, Daniel worked as a software designer in the high-tech industry for several years.Credentials
- University of Toronto, J.D., 2005
- University of Toronto, H.B.Sc., 1999, Computing and Information Science, minor in economics
Professional Affiliations
- Law Society of Ontario
- Canadian Bar Association
- Ontario Bar Association
- The Advocates’ Society
Call to Bar
- 2006 Ontario
Insights
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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
The Federal Government Continues to Implement its IP Strategy
Just over 15 months ago, on April 26, 2018, the federal government unveiled what it billed as Canada’s first comprehensive Intellectual Property Strategy (the “IP Strategy”), designed to help… -
Intellectual Property
The Federal Government Implements its IP Strategy – Bill C-86
On October 29, 2018, the federal government tabled Bill C-86, A second Act to implement certain provisions of the budget tabled in Parliament on February 27, 2018 and other measures (“Bill C… -
Intellectual Property
The Impact of the USMCA on Intellectual Property Rights in Canada
On September 30, 2018, negotiators for Canada, Mexico and the United States announced their agreement on the text of a new free-trade agreement, the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA). The… -
Intellectual Property
Police Your Trademarks to Protect Your Brand
Trademarks can be integral to the identity and growth of your business. However, simply creating distinctive and recognizable trademarks is not enough. To maintain the strength of your trademarks… -
Intellectual Property
Canada Added to U.S. Intellectual Property Priority Watch List
On April 27, 2018, the United States Trade Representative (USTR) added Canada to a “Priority Watch List” of countries it says fail to protect and enforce intellectual property (IP…
News & Events
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Goodmans Announces New Partners in 2015
Goodmans is delighted to announce that the following lawyers have joined our partnership:Ian AndresChris ArmstrongDanny CappeMark DunnPeter KollaMelanie OuanounouJaclyn… -
Dispute Resolution
Daniel Cappe at The MEARIE Conference 2012
June 26 - 28, 2012 JW Marriott, The Rosseau, Muskoka Minett, Ontario 10:45 - 11:45 am: Current Liability Issues and Trends Speaker: Daniel Cappe, Goodmans LLP Please click here for…