Alan Macek

Alan Macek practises intellectual property litigation and patent prosecution, with a focus on electrical and computer-related technology.

Alan has represented clients before the Federal Court, the Federal Court of Appeal, the Ontario Superior Court of Justice and Court of King's Bench of Alberta and the Court of Appeal of Alberta. His litigation practice frequently involves cross-border proceedings, and he regularly collaborates with counsel in the United States to coordinate parallel lawsuits across jurisdictions.

A well-recognized voice in the Canadian IP community, Alan founded and publishes IPPractice, a widely followed blog and daily email tracking developments in intellectual property law across Canada. He is also a regular columnist for Slaw, contributing commentary on pressing intellectual property issues.

Alan guides clients on all aspects of the patent lifecycle, including the preparation and filing of patent applications, strategic advice on developing a patent portfolio, patent landscaping, and non-infringement and validity opinions, as well as the defence or advancement of patent litigation. A sought-after speaker, he is frequently invited to speak on intellectual property topics including the complex legal challenges posed by emerging technologies such as blockchain and artificial intelligence.

Alan brings a strong technical foundation to his practice. Prior to law school, he studied engineering physics, computer science and mathematics, and gained hands-on experience at several computer and communication engineering firms.