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
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SubscribeAwards and Recognition
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Chambers Canada: Canada’s Leading Lawyers for Business: Recognized in Intellectual Property; Intellectual Property: Litigation
- “…[Osler] tailors their legal advice to our business realities. All of them are extremely intelligent and creative in their approach.”
- “They can mobilise a team and have the ability to see the big picture. They have fulfilled every expectation.”
- “I have the highest respect for the people there and the work they produce. They’re very quick in responding and their responses are always accurate and direct.”
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Chambers Global: The World’s Leading Lawyers for Business: Recognized in Intellectual Property: Litigation
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The Canadian Legal Lexpert Directory: Recognized in Intellectual Property (Ottawa, Ontario and Toronto, Ontario); Litigation: Intellectual Property (Toronto, Ontario)
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Legal 500: Recognized in Intellectual Property
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Benchmark Canada: Osler lawyers recognized as leaders in Intellectual Property Litigation
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Intellectual Asset Management (IAM) Patent: World’s Leading Patent Professionals, 1000: Recognized in Transactions, Prosecution, and Litigation
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Intellectual Asset Management (IAM) Patent 1000: Osler lawyers recognized as leading patent practitioners; members of the team have also been recognized in IAM 250 World Leading Patent Litigators and IAM Life Sciences 250: The World’s Leading Life Sciences Lawyers
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Managing Intellectual Property’s IP Stars Handbook: Recognized in Copyright & Related Rights (Tier 1); Patent Contentious; Patent Prosecution; Trademark Prosecution; and Trademark Contentious
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Managing Intellectual Property North America Awards: Osler recognized as Copyright Firm of the Year, 2021; Patent Contentious Firm of the Year, 2021
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WTR 1000: The World’s Leading Trademark Professionals: Recognized in Anti-counterfeiting and Firm Overall (Silver Band); Osler lawyers recognized as leading trademark lawyers
- “What makes Osler a prime choice for IP work in Canada is its superb communication, reporting skills and level of success. It’s a one-stop shop and always delivers.”
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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