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About Richard

Richard’s litigation practice focuses on intellectual property (IP) matters, including patent, trademark and copyright disputes. Richard often litigates complex pharmaceutical patent matters, including those brought under the Patented Medicines (Notice of Compliance) Regulations. He has expertise in proceedings before the Federal Court and Federal Court of Appeal. Richard also provides clients with strategic legal advice pertaining to IP.

Before joining Blakes, Richard was an IP litigation associate and completed his articles at an international law firm.

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  • Major innovative pharmaceutical companies in patent litigation before the Federal Court

  • Global X ETFs with respect to litigation in the Ontario Superior Court, which features several causes of action, including patent infringement

  • Rugged Engineering Design Inc. (REDI) in oil and gas related patent litigation against Alberta-based CT Energy Ltd.

Awards & Recognition
  • Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch in Canada 2027 (Intellectual Property Law)

  • The Legal 500 Canada 2026 (Recommended in Editorial – IP Litigation)

While completing his undergraduate studies, Richard received the following grant to study geometric algebra and modeling through 3D printing:

  • Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council (NSERC) Undergraduate Student Research Award – 2016
Professional Activities

Richard served as a student editor on Carswell's Intellectual Property Journal and participated in the Harold G. Fox Intellectual Property Moot while completing his JD at Osgoode Hall Law School. He also served as president of the University of New Brunswick’s student union.

He is a member of the Law Society of Ontario, the Ontario Bar Association and the Canadian Bar Association.

Education

Admitted to the Ontario Bar – 2023
JD, Osgoode Hall Law School – 2022
BSc, University of New Brunswick – 2019

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