Baker McKenzie’s global platform marks it as a key contender to support multinational clients on IP portfolio management, including Unilever. The Toronto-based team also represents domestic and international companies on IP transactions, anti-counterfeiting issues and litigation. Stephanie Vaccari heads the department and handles a wide scope of IP work, with a focus on trademark matters. Jim Holloway also maintains a broad IP practice, which spans regulatory compliance, portfolio management and litigation. Christopher Aide retired in 2024, while Sepideh Nassabi recently joined as counsel from Gardiner Roberts LLP.
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Key clients
- Unilever
- Fidelity Information Services
- Zoom Video Communications
- Zhaojin Mining
- Kanal D
- Bath & Body Works
Work highlights
- Advised Unilever on its trademark portfolio in Canada, including related advisory work and IP disputes.
- Advised Fidelity Information Services on various matters, including copyright infringement, trademark prosecution and enforcement of its intellectual property in Canada.
- Represented Zoom Video Communications in a trademark infringement lawsuit.
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Practice head
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Stephanie Vaccari