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BLG’s Intellectual Property group recognized at Managing IP Awards

National (April 8, 2022) – For the third year in a row, Borden Ladner Gervais LLP (BLG) was named Firm of the Year – Trademark Prosecution – Canada at the 17th annual Managing IP Awards. This award is a testament to our national Intellectual Property group’s ability to deliver innovative and client-focused solutions. The group also received three Impact Case of the Year Awards for the following cases:

  • Hidden Bench Vineyards & Winery Inc v Locust Lane Estate Winery Corp
  • Western Oilfield Equipment Rentals v M-I LLC
  • York University v Canadian Copyright Licensing Agency (Supreme Court of Canada)

In addition, BLG partner Justine Wiebe was awarded Practitioner of the Year – Trademark - Canada and, for the fifth year in a row, was named one of Managing IP’s 2021 Top 250 Women in IP for her ability to deliver outstanding results to her clients.

BLG’s Intellectual Property group is a leader in the IP sector, helping clients protect their patents, trademarks, designs, brands, inventions, trade secrets and copyrights.

About Managing IP

Managing IP is a highly regarded source for intellectual property insights and developments worldwide. The Managing IP Americas Awards highlight the firms, individuals and companies behind the most innovative and challenging IP work of the past year, as well as those driving the international IP market.

About Borden Ladner Gervais LLP

As the largest, truly full-service Canadian law firm, Borden Ladner Gervais LLP (BLG) delivers practical legal advice for domestic and international clients across more practices and industries than any Canadian firm. With 800 lawyers, intellectual property agents and other professionals, BLG serves the legal needs of businesses and institutions across Canada and beyond — from M&A and capital markets to disputes, financing, and trademark and patent registration.

 

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For more information, please contact:

Tamara Costa
National Director, Brand and Marketing Communications
Borden Ladner Gervais LLP
[email protected]
416.350.2642