Arash Rouhi

Arash Rouhi is a rising star within the Dispute Resolution Group at Goodmans. He is cultivating a diverse practice, notably in the fields of intellectual property and corporate/commercial litigation.

Arash embarked on his legal journey at Queen's Law, where he was actively involved in a variety of legal challenges, from patent litigation in the Federal Court of Canada to construction disputes and insolvency cases in Ontario's courts. His academic contributions include co-authoring a scholarly article advocating for a private right of action in enforcing the Competition Act's abuse of dominance provisions.

Beginning his career at Goodmans as an articling student, Arash also dedicated time during his second year of law school to the Queen’s Law Conflict Analytics Lab. Here, he contributed to the advancement of legal AI tools for a prominent national law firm, showcasing his interest and proficiency in the intersection of law and technology.

Arash's areas of expertise are primarily focused on resolving disputes, with a special emphasis on litigation concerning patents, trademarks, and copyrights.

Holding a J.D. from Queen's University as of 2022 and a B.A. from the University of British Columbia in 2018, Arash's educational background is both rich and varied. His professional affiliations with the Law Society of Ontario and the Canadian Bar Association speak to his commitment to the legal profession. He was called to the Bar in Ontario in 2023.

In terms of thought leadership, Arash has made significant contributions to the intellectual property discourse through the IP Blog, addressing topics from agricultural innovations combating nitrous oxide emissions to British Columbia's strategies for protecting provincial innovations. His commentary on recent legal developments, such as Snap, Inc.'s patent infringement case and Ford's self-repossessing cars patent application, provides insightful analysis on cutting-edge issues in the field. Arash also discusses advancements in motorcycle technology with Aprilia's rear wing patent and AMD’s chiplets in GPU design, highlighting his deep engagement with current trends in intellectual property law.