
Peter Wilcox
- p.(416) 863-3363
- f.(416) 863-9171
- e.pwilcox@belmorelaw.com
- Bio
- Education
- Awards
- Affiliations
Peter is a partner at Belmore Neidrauer LLP.
Peter is one of the most prominent and highly regarded patent trial lawyers in Canada.
His practice focuses on complex intellectual property litigation, with an emphasis on pharmaceutical and biotechnology patent litigation, including Patented Medicines (Notice of Compliance) proceedings.
Peter represents clients in patent and trademark, disputes. He has represented clients in many areas, including medical devices, pharmaceuticals, biotechnology, oil and gas drilling equipment, food supplements, consumer goods, and computer hardware and software.
Peter has appeared before the Supreme Court of Canada, the Canadian Federal Court and Federal Court of Appeal and the Ontario courts at the trial and appellate levels, as well as the Canadian Trade-marks Opposition Board. He also has jury trial experience in U.S. district courts.
Peter is a registered patent agent and a registered trademark agent in Canada.
Peter has been frequently and consistently recognized by his peers and clients as a leading intellectual property litigator.
Chambers recognizes Peter as a prominent and highly regarded patent disputes lawyer who has represented numerous industry leaders in the pharmaceutical and broader life sciences sector in complex patent litigation.
Chambers notes that Peter vigorously advances his client's interests and has a great courtroom presence.
Who’s Who Legal recognizes Peter as a “go-to litigator.”
IAM Patent 1000 says that Peter is a “litigator par excellence” and is a repository of trust for his clients.
- Called to the California Bar, 1997
- Called to the Ontario Bar, 1994
- University of Toronto, LL.B., 1992
- University of Toronto, B.A.Sc. Chemical Engineering,1988
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Recommended in Litigation Intellectual Property and Intellectual Property and Consistently Recommended in Biotechnology 2018
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Recommended in Litigation Intellectual Property and Repeatedly Recommended in Intellectual Property 2017
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Lexpert® Consistently recommended practitioner in Intellectual Property Litigation and repeatedly recommended practitioner in Biotechnology and Intellectual Property 2016
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Benchmark Litigation Local Litigation Star (2014) – Ontario and Litigation Star (2014) – Canada: Intellectual Property 2016
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Lexpert® Consistently recommended practitioner in Intellectual Property Litigation and repeatedly recommended practitioner in Biotechnology and Intellectual Property 2016
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Lexpert® Consistently recommended practitioner in intellectual property and in intellectual property litigation 2014
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Lexpert® Repeatedly recommended practitioner in intellectual property and in intellectual property litigation 2013
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Recommended in Litigation Recommended Canadian practitioner in intellectual property: patent litigation and life sciences: patent litigation 2012
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- Litigation Counsel of America, Fellow
- Member, Trial Law Institute
- Member, Diversity Law Institute
- Intellectual Property Institute of Canada, (President, 2015-2016)
- Intellectual Property Institute of Canada (Member of Council; 2007-2009; Member of Executive 2012 - 2017)
- Canadian Bar Association
- The Advocates' Society
- Intellectual Property Section, American Bar Association
- Intellectual Property Owners Association
- Intellectual Property Institute of Canada (Chair, Intervention Committee, 2007-2011)
- Intellectual Property Institute of Canada (Chair, Litigation Committee; 2000-2008)
- Federal Court of Canada IP Users' Committee (Member, 2008-2011)
- Peter was an Adjunct Faculty Moot Advisor (Harold G. Fox Intellectual Property Moot) at the University of Toronto, Faculty of Law (2010-2012)
- Peter has taught advocacy for the Osgoode Hall Intensive Advocacy course. Peter has also taught trademark law at Osgoode Hall Law School and patent law at the University of Toronto, Faculty of Law
- Intellectual Property Institute of Canada (Vice Chair, Professional Regulation Committee, 2022 – present)
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Belmore Neidrauer LLP Recognized by Legal 500 2024
Belmore Neidrauer LLP was named an “Elite Boutique” in the Legal 500 2024 Rankings, with partner Peter Wilcox highlighted as a Leading Individual. Marian Wolanski and Stephanie Anderson have also been recognized as Next Generation Partners -
Peter Wilcox recognized at the LMG Life Sciences Americas Awards
Belmore Neidrauer partner Peter Wilcox was recognized as Patent Litigator of the Year - Canada at the 2023 LMG Life Sciences Americas Awards. North America Award Winners (lmglifesciences.com) -
Peter Wilcox recognized in the Who’s Who Legal: IP 2023 Guide
Belmore Neidrauer partner Peter Wilcox has been recognized in the Who’s Who Legal: IP 2023 Guide as a Global Elite Thought Leader. The guide, based on feedback from clients and peers, describes Peter as a “very strong and tough litigator.” The guide is available here: Whoswholegal - Market Insight