DLA Piper (Canada) LLP is distinguished by its robust IP litigation expertise, which sees the team frequently act on patent, trademark and copyright cases. On the non-contentious side, the group often acts in conjunction with other practice areas to provide support on transactional matters, while it also advises on IP acquisition, licensing and portfolio management. IP litigator Sangeetha Punniyamoorthy steers a department that also includes experienced counsel Bruce Stratton; Bentley Gaikis, who specializes in patent litigation; and supporting associate Michal Kasprowicz. Named lawyers are based in Toronto.
Key clients
- Videotron
- BuzzBallz
Work highlights
- Successfully defended Videotron against Rovi in patent proceedings concerning interactive program guides.
- Retained by Tetra Tech to argue an appeal from an adverse finding in a patent infringement action.