Geoff will co-lead the Blakes IP Litigation team, focusing on patent and trademark litigation in the life sciences sector and offering broad expertise in intellectual property law.
TORONTO, November 12, 2024 — Blake, Cassels & Graydon LLP (Blakes or the Firm) is pleased to welcome Geoffrey Mowatt as a Partner and co-leader of the Firm’s IP Litigation practice alongside Fiona Legere. Based in the Toronto office, Geoff will provide clients with strategic counselling and pragmatic advice on sensitive disputes as well as regulatory and compliance matters.
Geoff draws on nearly two decades of experience to help clients protect their innovations at all stages of complex patent and trademark disputes, from pre-litigation opinions to high-stakes trials and appeals. Life sciences companies seek his counsel on a wide range of regulatory and compliance issues related to pharmaceuticals, biologics, medical devices and health care.
“We are very pleased that Geoff will be joining us as co-lead of our IP Litigation practice,” said Geoff Belsher, Chair of the Firm. “IP litigation is a strategic priority for the Firm as it is important for our clients in innovative sectors. Geoff has a reputation for excellence and a deep understanding of his clients’ businesses.”
“I am excited for this opportunity to work closely with Fiona and the national Blakes team to drive continued success for our clients,” said Geoff Mowatt. “With its market-leading Litigation & Dispute Resolution and Life Sciences groups, the Firm offers a strong foundation for this next chapter of my career.”
Geoff is recognized as a top IP lawyer and litigator in the latest editions of The Canadian Legal Lexpert Directory, The Best Lawyers in Canada, The Legal 500 Canada and guides specific to patent and trademark law.
A certified specialist in patent law and a registered patent and trademark agent, Geoff holds an LLB from Osgoode Hall Law School and an MSc from the University of Toronto.
About Blakes
At Blake, Cassels & Graydon LLP (Blakes), we serve a diverse national and international client base. Our integrated network of offices provides clients with access to the Firm’s full spectrum of capabilities in virtually every area of business law. Thanks to our clients, Blakes continues to receive awards and top rankings. Named Canada’s leading law firm brand for the past eight years by Thomson Reuters, Blakes also consistently stands out as a market leader with top-tier rankings in Chambers Canada: Canada’s Leading Lawyers for Business. In addition, our lawyers continue to be recognized as leaders in their fields in The Canadian Legal Lexpert Directory, Canada’s leading guide to lawyers.
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