Bruce W. Stratton

Counsel

Patent Agent and Trademark Agent

Toronto
About

Bruce Stratton has been practising exclusively in the field of intellectual property law since 1987. He is experienced in patent, trademark and copyright litigation with a particular emphasis on patent disputes concerning computer-related technology.

Bruce has represented both domestic and foreign clients in patent disputes in such areas as wireless communication protocols, e-mail systems, software systems, consumer products, as well as oil and gas drilling and artificial lift equipment and systems. His technical background in computing science gives him a valuable perspective in cases involving computer and information technology.

Described by Who's Who Legal as a "hard-nosed" and "resourceful" litigator, Bruce has been counsel in the Supreme Court of Canada in cases that have resolved fundamental issues of patent and trademark law. His experience also extends to litigating and advising on copyright and trade secret matters. He has written and spoken on diverse topics such as the legal protection of computer technology and litigation in the Federal Court in Canada.

Prior to joining DLA Piper (Canada) LLP, Bruce was the co-founding partner of one of Canada's elite intellectual property law firms.

Areas of FocusIntellectual PropertyPatent Litigation
Bar admissionsOntario, 1987

EXPERIENCE

  • Wi-LAN Inc. v. Cisco Systems Inc. (T-1201-04)
  • Magna Powertrain Inc. v. Stackpole Powertrain International ULC (T-1274-12): Represented a patentee in asserting an automotive oil pump patent against a competitor

Awards

Chambers Canada

  • Senior Statespeople, Intellectual Property: Litigation, (2016 – 2026)

Chambers Global

  • Canada, Intellectual Property: Litigation, (2007 – 2025)

The Legal 500 Canada

  • Leading Partner, Intellectual Property, (2019 – 2026)
  • Mentioned, Intellectual Property, (2014 – 2018)
Additional Recognitions
  • Recognized, WTR 1000, (2026)
  • Recognized, Toronto Intellectual Property Law, Best Lawyers in Canada, (2006 – 2024, 2026)
  • Listed, Lexpert Special Edition: Health Sciences, (2024 – 2025)
  • Listed, Lexpert Special Edition: Technology, (2025)
  • Notable Practitioner, Managing IP, IP Stars, (2025)
  • Life Sciences, Lexology Index Canada, (2025)
  • Global Elite Thought Leader, IP - Patents, Who's Who Legal: IP, (2023)
  • Ranked "Litigation Star," Intellectual Property, Benchmark Litigation, (2023 – 2024)
  • Leading Trademark Professional, WTR 1000, World Trademark Review, (2021 – 2026)
  • IAM Patent Litigation 250
  • Recommended Individual, IAM Patent 1000, (2017 – 2025)
  • Canadian Legal Lexpert® Directory (Intellectual Property; Litigation: Intellectual Property), (1998 – 2003, 2007 – 2025)
  • Listed, Lexpert® Special Edition: Litigation, (2020, 2023)
  • Intellectual Property, Lexpert® ALM 500 Directory, (2017 – 2024)
  • Lawyer of the Year, Intellectual Property, Best Lawyers in Canada, (2015)
Education
  • LL.B., University of Toronto, 1985
  • B.Sc., Computing and Information Science, Queens University, 1981

Publications

  • Contributor, "Patent Litigation – Canada," Chapter of Chambers Global Practice Guides, (2022 – 2023)
  • Annotated Patent Act, Thomson Carswell, updated annually
  • Contributing Author, "Computer-Related Disputes," Intellectual Property Disputes: Resolutions and Remedies, Thomson Carswell, updated annually

Seminars

  • Speaker, "Managing legal risks in a rapidly evolving IT landscape," Federated Press Mini-LLB for CIOs, Toronto, February 2016
  • Co-speaker, "The Impact of firm platform on IP practice," The Canadian Institute Business of Intellectual Property Forum, Toronto, October 2015
  • Panelist, "The New Normal in US Patent Litigation: claim construction; fee-shifting; damages; and more," Federal Circuit Bar Association and the United States Chamber of Commerce Global Series, Washington, DC, May 2015
  • Speaker, "Disclosure of draft expert reports," Canadian Bar Association IP Day, Ottawa, May 2015

Media Mentions

  • Quoted, "Canadian law firm mergers continue from east to west," Top News, Newsmakers and Cases 2016, Law Times, December 12, 2016

Memberships And Affiliations

  • Member, Canadian Bar Association
  • Member, American Bar Association
  • Member, American Intellectual Property Law Association
  • Member, iTechLaw
  • Member, Advocates' Society
  • Fellow, Intellectual Property Institute of Canada

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1 416 862 3382
(Work, Toronto)