About

I've been litigating intellectual property rights for over twenty years, having started as an IP solicitor in London where I used my academic background in life sciences to advise on pharmaceutical and medical device litigation.

I then qualified as a barrister in Canada where I worked for 15 years at an international law firm, before founding a Canadian IP litigation boutique. I am also a Canadian trademark agent.

Throughout my career, I have been trial counsel on every intellectual property right but have focused on patent litigation in complex technologies and cross-jurisdictional matters. A key area of my practice has involved seeking interim relief including injunctions, search and seizure orders and freezing injunctions.

Experience

Patent litigation

  • Representing clients in patent litigation on subject matter including pharmaceuticals, biologics, medical devices, consumer products, electronics, oil and gas, agriculture, and vehicle communication
  • Opining on patentability, freedom to operate, due diligence, and patent validity matters including strategies to clear the way before launch
  • Advising on pharmaceutical and biologic regulatory matters.
  • Representing clients on patent ownership and inventorship disputes
  • Advising on patent portfolio monetarization and valuation strategies

Trademark, copyright, design, and trade secret litigation

  • Conducting trials, arbitrations, and mediations involving trademarks, copyright, designs, and trade secrets
  • Advising on litigation strategies from pre-action through to appeals
  • Bringing applications for injunctive relief including injunctions, search and seizure orders and freezing injunctions
  • Managing anti-counterfeit enforcement programs

Services

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