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Who’s Who Legal Recognizes B&P Partners in the 2022 Canada Report

December 6, 2022

The following B&P partners have been recognized in the WWL Canada Report as leading practitioners in their fields.

Patent | Agents

Bereskin & Parr performs highly with seven practitioners listed in this year’s guide.

“Robert Storey is deemed “one of the best people to work with” on patent enforcement issues in a wide variety of industry sectors. Micheline Gravelle is lauded as a clear leader in patent work for the life sciences sector and is described as “a particularly active presence in the cannabis field”. Stephen Beney is widely recognized as a leading patent advisor for a wide-ranging clientele and has a particular focus on the medical devices industry. Philip Mendes da Costa enjoys a fantastic reputation in the market for his deep knowledge of patent rights and management for clients in the oil and gas and mining sectors. Patricia Folkins is a highly regarded expert in biochemical technology and draws on a wealth of experience with patent portfolios in the area. Victor Krichker ranks prominently for his extensive expertise in patent licensing for clients in the computer technology industry.”

Patents

Bereskin & Parr performs well with 11 practitioners highlighted for their performance this year.

“Isi Caulder tops our rankings with peers describing her as “a friendly, professional and patient lawyer” who is “very responsive and has great communication skills”. Noel Courage is a highly regarded practitioner who focuses on patent law in the life sciences sector, such as biotechnology, chemicals and mechanical inventions. Louis-Pierre Gravelle comes highly recommended as a market leader in patent law relating to complex technological matters. The “extremely personable, diligent and responsive” Joshua Spicer is a highly sought-after patent litigator. The outstanding Melanie Szweras focuses her work on patent litigation and licensing in the life science sector.”

Trademarks 

Bereskin & Parr has performed exceptionally with, seven practitioners highlighted this year.

“Daniel Bereskin KC is a distinguished lawyer who peers describe as “an excellent practitioner” and “a senior figure in the field”. With over 30 years’ experience in contentious and non-contentious trademark law, Susan Keri is a long-standing and well-respected fixture in the market. R Scott MacKendrick has built up an impressive intellectual property practice, with a particularly strong focus on litigation in relation to trademark matters. Mark Robbins draws praise from market commentators for his work on complex trademark protection and enforcement issues.”

Trademarks | Agents

“Janice Bereskin at Bereskin & Parr is lauded by market commentators for her work on Canadian and international trademark cases, particularly related to in search analysis, filing applications and cancellation proceedings. Terry Edwards has built a strong reputation for her work in clearance, prosecution, and protection in relation to trademark law.”

Life Sciences

“At Bereskin & Parr, Noel Courage is highlighted for his substantial knowledge and experience dealing with pharmaceutical and biotech patents. Micheline Gravelle is a seasoned adviser and regularly advises on complex biotech matters.”

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