Intellectual Property
InvestigationsPublications and Presentations
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Andrew Moeser was invited to moderate the session, Dispute Finance and IP Insurance: Turning Litigation into an Asset, at the IPIC 2025 Conference. Andrew will lead a discussion on how litigation finance can unlock capital to pursue claims, support R&D, and turn litigation into an asset. The session will also explore how IP insurance can help mitigate infringement liability risks.
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Jordana Sanft was invited to moderate the session, Redefining Deference: Implications for IP Professionals, at the IPIC 2025 Conference. Jordana will lead a discussion on the recent judicial shifts reshaping standards of review for administrative decisions. The session will focus on the Supreme Court of Canada’s 2024 rulings in Auer and TransAlta, which favours a reasonableness standard for subordinate legislation.
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Sana Halwani was invited to share her expertise on a Copyright Master Class course, hosted by McGill University in partnership with the Intellectual Property Institute of Canada (IPIC). In the session titled, Infringement and Defences to Infringement, Sana will cover key issues such as types of infringement and common defences.
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Andrew Moeser was invited to share his expertise on the Understanding Patents Course, hosted by McGill University in partnership with the Intellectual Property Institute of Canada (IPIC). In the session titled, Cease and Desist Letters, Andrew provided insights on infringing acts and key considerations when drafting and sending cease and desist letters. He also participated in a Fireside Chat titled, Managing Settlement - Guidance on Managing Complex Patent Litigation.
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Martin Brandsma was invited to moderate the panel Copyright & AI: Navigating the Creative Frontier as part of the Intellectual Property Institute of Canada (IPIC)'s AI & IP Law Webinar Series. Martin led a discussion on the intersection of copyright law and artificial intelligence. The panel also explored the recent U.S. decisions involving copyright and AI, while examining its potential influence on Canadian legal frameworks.
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Jordana Sanft was invited to share her expertise at the Intellectual Property Institute of Canada (IPIC)'s AI & IP Law Webinar Series. Jordana spoke on the panel, IP Litigation in the AI Era: Challenges and Strategies where she discussed how artificial intelligence (AI) is reshaping the landscape of intellectual property litigation. The session covered both the opportunities and potential risks associated with using AI in trial preparation and during trial, while also addressing principles, practice directions, and professional obligations relating to its use at trial.
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Jordana Sanft was invited to speak at a joint event hosted by the Intellectual Property Society of Osgoode and the Osgoode Women's Network, titled Women in IP Panel. Jordana shared her insights on building a successful career in intellectual property law, strategies for professional growth, and navigating the path to senior leadership roles.
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Sana Halwani was invited to present at the Intellectual Property Institute of Canada’s (IPIC) Year-in-Review in IP Law 2025. Sana presented on the Patent Law panel, which reviews IP law court decisions rendered over the last year.
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Jordana Sanft was invited to share her expertise at the Intellectual Property Institute of Canada’s Patent Agent Training Course: Infringement & Validity. Jordana served as a lead instructor on the Virtual Lectures and Workshops on "Section 1: Patent Infringement", which took place from February 5-7. The program covered core principles of patent infringement and included hands-on exercises to deepen students' understanding of these key concepts.
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Lenczner Slaght launches our 2024 Snapshot, which highlights the most significant developments, decisions, and trends in litigation from the past year across 20 areas of expertise. Reflect on 2024 and look ahead to 2025 through the lens of our expert litigators.
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