Peter F. Kappel - Blaney McMurtry LLP

Peter F. Kappel
Partner
P: 416-593-3936 F: 416-594-2439
[email protected]
CALLED TO THE BAR OF ONTARIO,
1984
EDUCATION
 LL.B.,University of Windsor, 1982
 B.A.Sc.,Chemical
Engineering,University of Waterloo,
1977
PRACTICE AREAS
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Intellectual Property
Commercial Litigation
Life Sciences
Media and Entertainment Law
A pragmatic professional, Peter enjoys a multifaceted intellectual
property practice that includes litigation and patent and trademark
prosecution. His IP litigation-oriented background guides his
creative approach when counselling clients on protecting and
managing patent, design and trademark rights. Known for his ability
to operate effectively under pressure, Peter runs a practical and
client-focused practice, principles he brings with him from spending
many years managing an IP boutique law firm he founded.
Protection for Important Assets
In an industry that has evolved tremendously over the last decade,
clients (both direct and foreign associate firms) appreciate Peter’s
unique skillset garnered from his IP litigation background.
Described by colleagues and peers alike as a creative and detailoriented fixer, Peter works tirelessly for his clientele, always
operating with an “end game” mentality.
Peter is certified as a Specialist by the Law Society of Upper
Canada in Intellectual Property Law (Patent, Trademark,
Copyright). Peter is also a registered Patent Agent and Trademark
Agent in Canada and a registered U.S. Patent Agent. For over
three decades, Peter has practiced as an advocate in actions
involving patents, trademarks, copyright, IP ownership rights, unfair
competition, judicial review applications, trade secrets, and related
employment and commercial litigation in the Federal Court of
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Canada and Federal Court of Appeal, as well as in the Ontario
Superior Court and Ontario Court of Appeal.
EXPERIENCE
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597401 Ontario Limited et al v Lloyds Laboratories Inc et al (23
October 2015), Toronto T-1818-15 (FC)
Weinmann Limited v CYMI Canada Inc et al (21 April 2015),
Toronto T-625-15 (FC)
Copper Wire Stripper Ltd v Wire Strip Meister Inc et al (30
September 2014), London 4154/14 (Ont Sup Ct J)
The Modern Butler Personal Assistant & Concierge v The
Modern Concierge Inc et al (15 July 2014), Toronto T-1597-14
(FC)
Diageo Canada Inc v Heaven Hill Distilleries Inc et al (26 March
2014) Toronto T-740-14 (FC)
Korhani of Canada Inc v Home Décor Inc (29 April 2013),
Toronto T-751-13 (FC)
Centrus International Inc v D Tool & Die Inc et al (26 February
2013) Newmarket CV-13-113307-00 (Ont Sup Ct J)
Tiles & Stone etc Inc v Impex Granite & Marble Ltd et al (20
September 2012), Toronto T-1747-12 (FC)
ICICI Bank Limited et al v Jie Zhao cob as ICICI (23 January
2012), Toronto T-228-12 (FC)
ICICI Bank Limited et al v 9204 7265 Quebec Inc cob as ICICI
(23 January 2012) Toronto T-231-12 (FC)
Manulife v. Travel Healthcare, Federal Court (February 7,
2011), Toronto T-166-11(FC)
Trico Freight v. Trico Maritime freight et al. (December 21,
2010), Toronto CV-10-416936 (Ont Sup Ct J)
Lumber Liquidators, Inc et al v Canadian Lumber Liquidators et
al (6 December 2010), Toronto T-2026-10 (FC)
Cobalt Brands LLC v Gowling Lafleur Henderson LLP, 2010 FC
260
Sentry Equipment Corp v Vanko Analytics Ltd et al (8
September 2009), Toronto T-1498-09 (FC)
Soup Nutsy Canada Inc v Pita Nutsy Inc (9 April 2009), Toronto
T-568-09 (FC).
Barbara Pearn et al v Daniel Finlay (30 May 2008), Toronto T863-08 (FC)
Alwin Manufacturing Company Inc v Global Plastics (21 May
2008), Toronto T 798-08 (FC)
Canlyte Inc v Liteline Corporation (30 April 2007), Toronto T736-07 (FC)
Thaler Metal Industries Ltd. v. Ferro Anchors Inc. et al (9 March
2007) Toronto, 07 CV 329234 PD2 (Ontario Superior Court of
Justice)
Multi Formulations Inc v Performance Research Group Inc (9
January 2007), Toronto T-55-07(FC)
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Crunch Recording Group Inc. v. Christopher Gauthier, SOCAN
(6 October 2006) Toronto 06-CV-319902PD1 (Ontario Superior
Court of Justice)
Edward T. Scully v. Kathy Lear (22 December 2005), Ottawa T2265-05 (FC)
Novogen Research Pty Ltd et al v WN Pharmaceuticals Ltd et
al (13 July 2005), Toronto T-1198-05 (FC)
Omniglass Ltd. v. J, Wojcik Mechanical Inc., Jan Wojcik (18
February 2005) Toronto 05-CV-284431 PD3 (Ontario Superior
Court)
Novogen Research Pty Ltd et al v Jamieson Laboratories Ltd
(15 September 2004), Toronto T-1671-04 (FC)
The Royal Canadian Golf Association v Travel Golf Media, Inc
(25 June 2004) Toronto T-418-04 (FC)., The Royal Canadian
Golf Association v Travel Golf Media, Inc (25 June 2004)
Toronto T-418-04 (FC).
Wi-Lan Inc v Cisco Systems Inc et al (23 June 2004), Toronto
T-1201-04 (FC)
Belarus Tractor of Canada v Advantage Trade Group Inc et al
(11 March 2004), Toronto T-519-04 (FC).
Faurecia Automotive Seating Canada Ltd v Lear Corporation
Canada Ltd, 2004 FC 421
Maguire Super-Shield Ltd v Can American Stone Spreader
Sales Limited (6 March 2003), T-377-03 (FC)
Sunbeam Products Inc v Mister Coffee & Services Inc, 2002
FCT 139
M.T. Beauty Co. Ltd. et al. v. Classic Furs Co. Ltd., 2002 FCT
276
Mister Coffee & Services Inc v Mr Coffee Inc, 2001 FCT 1217
and 2001 FCT 1218
Techform Products Ltd v Tiete Wolda (2000), 5 CPR (4th) 25
(Ont Sup Ct J), rev'd (2001), 56 OR (3d) 1 (Ont CA)
Techform Products Ltd v Wolda (2000), 5 CPR (4th) 289 (Ont
Sup Ct J)
The Stearns & Foster Bedding Company, Sealy Canada
Ltd./Ltée. v Sterns & Foster Sleep Products Inc et al, 2000,
Toronto 00-CV-192147CM (Ont Sup Ct J)
Techform Products Ltd v Wolda (1999), 2 CPR (4th) 235 (Ont
Sup Ct J)
Techform Products Ltd v Wolda (1999), 2 CPR (4th) 473 (Ont
CA)
GD Hanna Design Inc v LS Display Inc (1998), 78 CPR (3d)
456 (FCTD)
Sealy Canada Ltd/Ltée v Owen & Company Limited and
Kingsdown, Inc (23 December 1997) Toronto T-2774-97
(FCTD)
Paula Lishman Ltd v MT Beauty Co Ltd et al (24 March 1997),
Toronto T-1297-96 (FCTD)
First Green Park Pty Ltd v Canada (Attorney General), [1997] 2
FC 845 (FCTD)
Ruhl Estate v Mannesmann Kienzle GMBH et al (1997), 80
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CPR (3d) 190 (FCTD)
Harris & Harris v Thaler Roofing Specialties Products Inc,
[1997] OJ No 3601 (QL) (Ont Gen Div)
Michel Mosler v Harry Iwata RB Management Inc et al (1996),
(Toronto) 96-CU-103822 (Ont Sup Ct J)
ITT Hartford Life Insurance Co of Canada v American
International Assurance Life Co Ltd (1996), 75 CPR (3d) 389
(FCTD)
First Green Park Pty Ltd v Canada (Attorney General) (1996),
70 CPR (3d) 217 (FCTD)
GD Hanna Design Inc v LS Display Inc (1995), 60 CPR (3d)
221 (FCTD)
859512 Ontario Inc v AGT Limited (11 March 1994), Toronto T535-94 (FCTD).
Walmart Limited v Wal-Mart Stores Inc (4 March 1994), T-46094 (FCTD)
Marc H Lebel et al v Thaler Roofing Specialties Products Inc (1
March 1991), Toronto T-507-91 (FCTD)
Syntex Inc v Apotex Inc (1989), 28 CPR (3d) 40 (FCTD).,
Syntex Inc v Apotex Inc (1989), 28 CPR (3d) 40 (FCTD).
Syntex Inc v Novopharm Ltd (1989), 26 CPR (3d) 481 (FCTD)
Reading & Bates Construction Co et al v Baker Energy
Resources Corp et al, [1986] 2 FTR 241 (FCTD), aff'd 18 CPR
(3d) 180 (FCA)
Cat Productions Ltd v Macedo and Morell (sometimes trading
as ZZ Tops) et al (1984), 1 CPR (3d) 517 (FCTD)
RECOGNITION
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Certified by the Law Society of Upper Canada as a Specialist in
Intellectual Property Law (Patent, Trade-Mark & Copyright)
Registered Canadian and United States Patent Agent
Registered Canadian Trademark Agent
Recognized as a Trademark Practitioner before the United
States Trademark Office
Registered Professional Engineer (P.Eng) in the Province of
Ontario
MEMBERSHIPS
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Law Society of Upper Canada
The Advocates' Society
Ontario Bar Association
Intellectual Property Institute of Canada ("IPIC")
Associate Member, American Bar Association - Intellectual
Property Law Section
American Intellectual Property Law Association
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RELATED SPEAKING ENGAGEMENTS
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RELATED PUBLICATIONS
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