Peter Wilcox Belmore Neidrauer LLP
Peter is one of the most prominent and highly regarded patent trial lawyers in Canada.

Peter Wilcox

Partner
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  • Education
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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
  • 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)