Christopher Hunter

Chris spearheads the Intellectual Property group, guiding clients through the intricate landscape of intellectual property law. He excels in navigating the acquisition, defense, and leveraging of intellectual property rights, encompassing patents, trademarks, copyrights, industrial designs, and trade secrets. His focus is on strategic counsel regarding intellectual property portfolios and litigation support for infringement and misappropriation cases. A large part of his practice is dedicated to the intellectual property negotiations in corporate mergers, acquisitions, joint ventures, and strategic licensing agreements.

As a registered patent and trademark agent, Chris is adept at drafting and prosecuting patent applications across a broad spectrum of fields, including electrical and mechanical innovations, business methods, financial services, software, and information technology. He also oversees trademark applications and orchestrates global brand strategies for numerous corporations.

Chris's notable engagements include advising a multinational food corporation on a billion-dollar acquisition, guiding a premier Canadian retailer through its global branding strategy, and assisting an aerospace entity in divesting crucial patents and technology. His role in Nortel Networks Limited's divestment process and the landmark sale of patents underscores his expertise in high-stakes intellectual property matters.

Acknowledged as a leading lawyer in numerous prestigious directories, Chris's contributions to the field of intellectual property are well-recognized. His active involvement in professional associations, coupled with his role as an adjunct professor at Osgoode Hall Law School, showcases his commitment to advancing the practice of intellectual property law.

Chris's educational background in engineering from the University of Toronto, paired with his legal expertise, positions him uniquely to handle complex intellectual property challenges. His licensure as both a Canadian patent and trademark agent and his authorization to practice before the United States Patent and Trademark Office further cement his standing as a top-tier intellectual property lawyer.