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David Tait is a partner in our Litigation Group in Toronto.
David focuses his practice on the resolution of intellectual property disputes (patents, trade-marks and copyright) and related commercial issues, by providing strategic advice and litigation services to a variety of clients.
With regard to patent law and patent litigation in Canada, David frequently represents innovative life sciences and pharmaceutical industry clients in patent infringement actions, PM(NOC) proceedings and Section 8 damages cases. He also provides strategic regulatory and litigation advice on medicines (Notice of Compliance), natural health products (Natural Health Product Licence) and Patented Medicines Prices Review Board issues.
David represents clients before the Federal Court, the Federal Court of Appeal and the Ontario Court.
As a part of the firm’s on-going commitment to pro bono activities, David also provides pro bono representation and performs other pro bono services including the assistance of child refugee claimants as designated representative before the Immigration and Refugee Board of Canada.
David received his Master of Laws from the University of Ottawa where he prepared a thesis on the subject of software copyright infringement. David received his Bachelor of Laws from the University of Western Ontario where he graduated as a member of the Dean's Honours List and was the recipient of both the Law Society of Ontario Prize and the Carswell Prize. David also received his Bachelor of Science (Honours Chemistry) from the University of Waterloo and his Bachelor of Education from Queen's University.
Aside from his legal work, David plays rugby in the Toronto Rugby Union with three-time champions, the Bay Street RFC.
Prix et distinctions
Chambers Global
Leading Lawyer: Intellectual Property: Litigation - Canada
Chambers Canada
Leading Lawyer: Intellectual Property: Litigation
Benchmark Litigation - Canada
Future Star
The Legal 500 - Canada
Leading Lawyer: Intellectual Property
Lexpert Special Edition: Technology and Health Sciences
Leading Lawyer
Intellectual Asset Management (IAM) Global Leaders Guide
Global Leader
Leading Lawyer in Patent Litigation
Intellectual Asset Management (IAM) Patent 1000
Patent Star
Managing Intellectual Property IP Stars
LMG Life Sciences
Rising Star: IP
The Canadian Legal Lexpert Directory
Avocat chef de file: Propriété intellectuelle ; Santé et sciences de la vie; Litige - Propriété intellectuelle
Lexpert Special Edition: Litigation
Leading Lawyer
World Trademark Review
Enforcement and Litigation - Leading Lawyer