DLA Piper merges with Dimock Stratton in Canada

Law firm DLA Piper (Canada) is set to merge with intellectual property law firm Dimock Stratton.

Sixteen lawyers from Dimock Stratton will join the DLA Piper office in Toronto at the beginning of November.

DLA Piper (Canada) became part of DLA Piper, which spans more than 30 countries, in April 2015.

Dimock Stratton was founded in 1994 by Ron Dimock and Bruce Stratton. It specialises in intellectual property litigation and the acquisition, licensing and portfolio management of patents, trademarks, and copyrights.

Roger Meltzer, global co-chair and co-chair of the Americas at DLA Piper, said: “We are excited to build on our successful entrance into Canada with this combination.

“This key market continues to generate a wealth of new opportunities, and with intellectual property and technology law standing at the core of so many major business transactions across sectors, this is an important step to boost our competitive edge and execute our growth strategy.”

Dimock added that “the multi-jurisdictional reach and vast network of resources” of DLA Piper will provide clients with a “significant advantage in meeting their IP objectives and protecting their investments”.