Chunks Mheel

Withone of the larger intellectual property groups in a top-tier business law firmin the country, we provide comprehensive depth and breadth in IP-relatedtransactions, IP enforcement work (including FTO opinions) and the filing andprosecution of Canadian and U.S. and international patents and trademarks. Wealso offer a wide range of services related to other forms of IP, such ascopyright, designs and confidential information.

OurGroup includes a large number of Trade-MarkAgents and provides searching, clearance, filing, prosecution, oppositionand related registration services supported by a wide range of trademarktransactional services. Filing and prosecution services are offered in Canada,the United States and internationally by virtue of treaty provisions. We alsoenforce and litigate trademark rights in the courts and addressInternet-related trademark issues.

OurGroup includes a large number of Patent Agents and, where recognized inOntario, includes three Certified Specialists in Patent Law. The patent teamprovides searching, clearance, filing, prosecution and related patent servicessupported by a wide range of patent transactional services. Filing andprosecution services are offered in Canada, the United States andinternationally by virtue of treaty provisions. We also enforce and litigatepatent rights in the courts.

The Intellectual Property Groupprovides practical advice to conclude complex cross-border IP transactions inan efficient manner. We seek to maximize the value of our clients’ intellectualproperty portfolios while providing timely, solutions-oriented advice to helpour global clients manage the minefield of IP risks faced when entering theCanadian market. Offering world-wide scope and interdisciplinary capabilities,we also work closely with our experienced litigators to efficiently andcreatively safeguard our clients’ businesses when disputes arise over thealleged misuse or misappropriation of intellectual property.