Osler’s top-ranked Intellectual Property team is renowned for its deep bench strength, featuring excellence in IP litigation; a stellar record in blockbuster patent and trade-mark prosecution; expertise in portfolio advising and management; and unmatched experience in helping realize the value of IP portfolios in mergers, reorganizations and other business transactions.
The team has a well-earned international reputation for excellence in Canadian IP litigation, including cross-border matters, built on our winning trial record representing some of the world’s most prominent companies and innovators in resolving their ground-breaking patent, copyright and trade-mark disputes in Canada.
Proven expertise, superior service
Clients initially come to us for our deep legal knowledge, counsel and scientific and technical expertise; they then repeatedly recommend us to others because we offer
- client service that is unmatched for its quality, responsiveness and accessibility
- meticulous and efficient project management
- business experience amassed from the years our core team members spent working in the corporate environment, which enhances our ability to provide practical, efficient advice
- long-standing and continuing investments in IP technology, enabling us to respond accurately and rapidly to clients on all questions related to ongoing or historical matters
Osler’s Intellectual Property professionals offer proven expertise and superior service for clients of all sizes across a broad range of industries, including pharmaceuticals, biotech, technology, life sciences, electronics, aeronautics, consumer products, sports and entertainment, food services, and mechanical, chemical and software engineering.
We can assist with
- litigation matters related to copyright, trade-mark, patent, trade secrets and PM(NOC), including ADR, arbitration and appeals
- patent, copyright and trade-mark prosecution matters, including applications, patent portfolio management, transactions involving IP, and licensing and other commercial services
- Copyright and trade-mark matters, including anti-counterfeiting, anti-piracy, domain name litigation and UDRPs, and false advertising
Key Contacts
Chair
Ottawa Managing Partner, Ottawa
Latest Insights
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Osler Update March 31, 2025
Changes to Canadian trademark laws and practice coming April 1, 2025
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Osler Update December 1, 2023
Canadian Intellectual Property Office (CIPO) increasing official fees effective January 1, 2024
CIPO is set to substantially increase official fees for patents, trademarks, industrial designs and copyrights on January 1, 2024.
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SubscribeAwards and Recognition
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Chambers Canada: Canada’s Leading Lawyers for Business: Recognized in Intellectual Property: Litigation
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The Canadian Legal Lexpert Directory: Recognized in Litigation – Intellectual Property (Toronto, Ontario; Ottawa, Ontario)
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Intellectual Asset Management (IAM) Patent 1000: World’s Leading Patent Professionals: Osler recognized in Litigation; Prosecution; Transactions
In the Media
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Media Mentions March 25, 2025
Why AI could mean more work, not less, for copyright lawyers – Law Times
Generative AI could increase demand for copyright lawyers due to the rising volume and complexity of cases, says partner Barry Fong, Intellectual...
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Osler News February 20, 2025
Osler appoints J. Bradley White as Managing Partner of firm’s Ottawa office
Osler is pleased to announce the appointment of J. Bradley White as Managing Partner of the firm’s Ottawa office, effective January 1, 2025.
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Osler News February 4, 2025
Osler’s IP Group earns first gold ranking in 2025 edition of World Trademark Review 1000
Osler’s Intellectual Property Group has, for the first time, moved into the gold band ranking in the “Firms” category.
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Osler News November 15, 2024
Leading patent lawyer recognition for Bradley White
Bradley White, partner and Chair of Osler’s Intellectual Property practice, has been named by IAM Global Leaders 2025 as a leading patent lawyer...
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