Named "Canadian IP Litigator of the Year in 2017" by Managing Intellectual Property, Christopher Van Barr is one of Canada's leading intellectual property litigators. He has accumulated considerable first-chair experience in complex patent litigation as well as in trademark and copyright litigation. He also has a particular expertise in trade secret litigation and in computer anti-piracy disputes.
Chris, who is noted for his strategic thinking, leads a larger IP litigation team which is privileged to act for leading international pharmaceutical, medical devices, aerospace, software, manufacturing and information technology clients.
Chris is ranked as a "Litigation Star" for Canada by Benchmark Litigation and as a leading IP litigator by Chambers Global, Lexpert, Managing IP, and other publications. He was previously named "Canadian Patent Litigation Attorney of the Year" in 2014 by Legal Media Group.
Chris has also served the broader community, acting as Adjunct Professor of Patent Law for eight years at the University of Ottawa and, presently, as Chair of the Canadian Bar Association's Court Practice Committee. Chris has been a registered patent agent since 2000 and is in demand as a speaker where he shares his knowledge and thoughts on trends in IP litigation.
Year Joined Firm: 1996
Education/Alumni: University of Western Ontario, LLB
Network Memberships: AIPLA, Canadian Bar Association (Courts Practice Committee), Federal Court IP Users Committee, Intellectual Property Institute of Canada, The Advocates' Society
