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My practice focusses on providing sophisticated trademark protection, management and counselling services, and I represent many of the world's most famous brand owners and personalities.I have been fortunate to have been honoured in 2020 by Managing Intellectual Property (MIP) as Canada's "Outstanding Practitioner - Trademarks", and twice as Canada's "Trademark Litigator of the Year" by Benchmark Canada. I have also been selected repeatedly by the World Trademark Review 1000 as the only Canadian for their gold or silver bands of all areas of trademark law and practice: prosecution and strategy; enforcement and litigation; and anti-counterfeiting. I work with clients in strategically building the value of their brands, and have been successful in numerous high-profile, precedent setting cases. My practice spans the entire branding lifecycle, and I have significant experience and expertise in all aspects of trademark law including trademark and trade-dress litigation, brand selection and clearance, trademark prosecution, oppositions and cancellations, and licensing and merchandising. I am also the Managing Partner of Smart & Biggar's Toronto office.In various independent surveys and publications, clients and colleagues have said:“The ‘go-to’ lawyer for trademark matters” (Who’s Who Legal: Canada)“Revered for his expertise covering all aspects of trademark law” (Chambers Guide)“A pre-eminent name for trademark law” (The Legal 500 Canada)“If I were to think of a pure IP litigator, I would think of him. He is fantastic – really on top of his game" (Best Lawyers Canada)“He is a formidable opponent with some great high-profile wins under his belt” (WTR 1000)“He is a judicious litigator and a big-picture thinker” (WTR 1000)

Listed skills include Trademarks, Trademark Infringement, Copyright Law, Prosecution, and 17 others.