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Gilliland, Ryder, DMG Advocates LLP Toronto - (416) 238-7537 - rgilliland@dmgadvocates.com
Ryder Gilliland is an accomplished litigator with a wide-ranging counsel practice spanning many litigation
areas including complex corporate commercial litigation, commercial arbitration, tax, securities, defamation,
competition, and constitutional. He has appeared as counsel at all levels of court in Ontario, and before the
New Brunswick Court of Queen's Bench, the Federal Court, the Federal Court of Appeal, the Tax Court
of Canada and the Supreme Court of Canada. He also practices outside the court system in commercial
arbitrations and before specialized tribunals. He is President of the Canadian Media Lawyers' Association
and an Adjunct Professor at Ryerson University. He is a member of the International Centre for Dispute
Resolution's Canadian Panel of Arbitrators and a member of the Canadian Arbitration Committee of the
International Chamber of Commerce. Ryder is recognized as a leading lawyer by a number of ranking orga-
nizations and frequently acts in cross-border commercial disputes for foreign companies seeking to resolve
disputes in Canada.
Lexpert Ranking: MFR
Brodkin, Andrew, Goodmans LLP Toronto - (416) 597-4278 - abrodkin@goodmans.ca
Partner and member of Goodmans Executive Committee, head of the Litigation Group. Described by
Benchmark Canada as "the Bay Street Gold Standard". Focuses on IP litigation, including patent, trademark
and copyright disputes and the complex assessments of damages flowing from the infringement of such
rights. Described by peers as "one of the sharpest minds for tactics and one of the best cross-examiners in
Canada" (Chambers Canada) and "outstanding, one of a kind in court; constructs cogent arguments, can
cross-examine with the best of them and is extremely eloquent" (Intellectual Asset Management (IAM) Pat-
ent 1000). Also provides comprehensive strategic guidance to clients regarding the development, acquisition,
sale and protection of IP and technology assets including patents, trademarks, trade dress, copyright, indus-
trial designs, rights of personality, confidential information and trade secrets. Has chaired and participated
in conferences on IP issues and is a lecturer for the LLM Health Law IP course at Osgoode Hall Law School.
Lexpert Ranking: MFR
Clarizio, Dino P., Goodmans LLP Toronto - (416) 597-4140 - dclarizio@goodmans.ca
Partner. Registered Patent Agent in both Canada and the US and a Registered Trademark Agent in Canada.
Has appeared in the trial and appeal levels of the Federal Court, and in the Supreme Court of Canada in
cases ranging from pharmaceutical products to construction toys to washing machine agitators. Advises cli-
ents on pre-litigation issues, such as providing freedom-to-operate, infringement and validity opinions. Cases
have involved issues including anticipation, obviousness, utility, infringement, the doctrine of functionality
in trademark law, survey evidence, and copyright infringement. Has a patent prosecution practice with an
emphasis on patenting in the chemical and pharmaceutical industries. Recognized as a leading IP lawyer by
Lexpert, Chambers, e Legal 500 Canada and Best Lawyers in Canada, and by Who's Who Legal Canada,
Euromoney, IAM Patent 1000 and Managing Intellectual Property's IP Stars for patents. Co-author of two
of the leading patent textbooks in Canada. Member of the Intellectual Property Institute of Canada,
e Advocates' Society and Canadian Bar Association.
Lexpert Ranking: MFR
IP & Media
Tarantino, Robert (Bob), Dentons Canada LLP Toronto - (416) 863-4596 - bob.tarantino@dentons.com
Bob Tarantino focuses his practice on the interface between the entertainment industries and intellectual
property law, with an emphasis on film and television production, financing, licensing, distribution, and IP
acquisition and protection. His clients range from artists and independent producers to Canadian distribu-
tors and foreign studios and financiers at every stage of production, from development to delivery and
exploitation. A past Chair of the Executive Committee of the Ontario Bar Association's (OBA) Entertain-
ment, Media and Communications Law Section, he currently serves as the Chair of the Intellectual Property
Institute of Canada's Copyright Policy Committee and as a member of the Canadian Intellectual Property
Review's Editorial Board. Bob plays an active role within the legal community, and is currently serving as a
member of the OBA Board of Directors in the role of Secretary; his work with the OBA has included serving
on the OBA's Governance Committee, Pro Bono Committee and Council.
Lexpert Ranking: MFR
