Philip Lapin is a Principal in Smart & Biggar's Ottawa office. More than 25 years of experience and a high rate of success has earned Philip Lapin recognition as one of Canada's leading trademark lawyers. Philip, who chairs the firm’s Trademark Operations Group, manages and provides strategic advice on trademark portfolios for many Canadian and multinational corporations. He has handled the clearance, prosecution and registration of thousands of trademarks and has particular expertise in trademark opposition and cancellation proceedings before the Trademarks Office.
Clients benefit from Philip’s ability to listen and ask insightful questions about their ultimate business goals, which enables him to resolve their complex trademark issues in a creative, strategic and timely way.
Philip is known for his unwavering commitment to producing high quality work. Through collaboration with colleagues and experts, he dedicates time and focus to ensure that he has the right answers and strategies for his clients.
Philip was an adjunct professor at the University of Ottawa's engineering school for many years, teaching trademark law to non-lawyers. He is also a frequent speaker and author on a wide variety of trademark-related topics, including the ""CANADA"" section of the INTA Country Guides.
Philip was awarded the Marie F. Morency prize for obtaining the highest mark in Canada on the patent drafting examination.
