DLA Piper Canada lawyers recognized by IAM Patent 1000 for their skill with contentious patent matters

DLA Piper Canada and its lawyers have once more been recognized in the area of patent law by IAM Patent 1000 - The World’s Leading Patent Practitioners. The 2025 edition of the prestigious IP guide noted the firm’s global reach which allows us to deliver “holistic results that drive success on a larger scale”.

Five lawyers were recognized in the 2025 guide as top patent professionals, including Bentley Gaikis, Gunars Gaikis, Alan Macek, Richard Mar and Bruce Stratton. The firm’s patent litigation team received a Silver ranking.

IAM Patent 1000 is compiled after an extensive, five-month research process. A team of full-time analysts conducted 1,800 interviews with industry specialists around the world, resulting in the definitive directory exclusively dedicated to identifying the world’s leading patent service providers.

With offices in over 40 countries and a network of local firms in additional jurisdictions, DLA Piper has significant experience in global patent application drafting and prosecution, and patent litigation and licensing around the world.