Bennett Jones LLP is sought after for IP matters concerning the energy, natural resources and agriculture industries, where it supports clients on a wide scope of prosecution, portfolio management and litigation. The team also handles work relating to the life sciences, tech and media sectors. Toronto-based firm CEO Dominique Hussey co-chairs the department and is recommended for IP litigation covering trademark, patent, copyright, trade secret and advertising disputes. Calgary-based group co-head Stephen Burns focuses on non-contentious work, including transaction support. Toronto-based IP litigator Vincent de Grandpré — who recently joined from Osler, Hoskin & Harcourt LLP — is also noted.
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Key clients
- Alexa Translations
- Amgen Canada
- ATCO Group of Companies
- Auro Pharma
- Awesense Wireless
- Beam Suntory
- Block (Formerly Square)
- Boart Longyear entities
- Gateway Casinos & Entertainment
- Globaltech Corporation
- Hydropool (a Jacuzzi Company)
- Munchkin Inc. and Munchkin Baby Canada
- Novozymes
- Raising Cane’s
- Volkswagen Canada
Work highlights
- Represented Alexa Translations in a trademark infringement claim against Amazon.com and affiliates, relating to Amazon's use of trademarks comprising the word ALEXA.
- Represented Amgen in numerous litigation matters,
- Retained by the ATCO Group of Companies to advise on all of its technology, licensing and intellectual property mandates.
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Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Stephen Burns, Dominique Hussey