Ronald Dimock

Ron Dimock has carved out a distinguished position as one of Canada's most esteemed intellectual property litigators, mediators, and arbitrators. With a career spanning over four decades, he has been involved in numerous high-profile patent, trademark, and copyright cases, making appearances in over 50 trials at the Federal Court and engaging in 30 appeals at the Supreme Court of Canada among others. His unparalleled experience has led him to participate in more patent trials and appeals than any other Canadian lawyer, earning him the nickname "guru of IP law in Canada" by Chambers.

In 1994, Ron co-founded Dimock Stratton LLP, which quickly rose to prominence as a leading force in Canada's IP litigation scene, consistently ranked among the top IP boutiques in the nation. Throughout his career, Ron has been a prolific speaker and writer on various aspects of IP and advocacy. He has also dedicated over two decades to educating the next generation of lawyers, teaching a master's level IP course at Osgoode Hall Law School at York University and delivering annual lectures on patent law. His teaching endeavors have extended to Queen's University and McGill University as well.

Beyond litigation, Ron offers his expertise as an arbitrator and mediator for IP disputes, and as an expert witness on Canadian IP law and practice through his office, DIMOCK. His practice areas cover the breadth of Intellectual Property Law, including IP Litigation & Strategy, Patents, and Trademarks, Brands & Designs.

Ron's contributions to the field have been recognized extensively. He has been featured in the World Trademark Review 1000, the Lexpert/American Lawyer Guide to the Leading 500 Lawyers in Canada, IAM Global Leaders, and Best Lawyers in Canada, among others. His leadership in the field is underlined by numerous awards from prestigious organizations, highlighting his impact on IP litigation, strategy, patents, and trademarks.

Ron's journey in law began with an LLB from Queen's University, followed by a B.Sc. in Engineering Mathematics, also from Queen's University. He became a professional engineer in Ontario in 1982 and was called to the Ontario bar in 1976. His commitment to continuous learning is evident from his participation in the Directors Education Program at the Rotman School of Business, University of Toronto, and his certification as an arbitrator by the Chartered Institute of Arbitrators.

Ron Dimock's career is a testament to his expertise, dedication, and influence in the realm of intellectual property law in Canada. His legacy not only includes significant legal victories and contributions to Canada's IP law landscape but also his role in educating and shaping future legal minds in the field.