Peter F. Kappel, B.A.Sc., P.Eng., LL.B.

Peter Kappel has practised exclusively in the field of intellectual property law since 1984, and devotes a substantial portion of his practice to litigation matters. He has successfully counselled clients in respect of intellectual property transactions and all manner of intellectual property disputes. He has appeared as counsel in numerous actions involving patents, trademarks, copyright, unfair competition, judicial review applications, trade secrets and related employment and commercial litigation before the Federal Court of Canada and the Superior Court of Justice for Ontario, at both trial and appellate levels. Mr. Kappel has also assisted on and has been counsel on briefs for intellectual property matters before the Supreme Court of Canada.

Mr. Kappel is approved by Lawyers' Professional Indemnity Company as defence counsel for professional liability insurance in claims and repairs involving intellectual property.

He also has experience developing and managing several international trademark portfolios.

Peter Kappel is a devoted and accomplished user of computer technology in his practice, including, voice recognition software, litigation support systems, and practice management systems.

Education :

• Peter F. Kappel received his Bachelor of Applied Science degree (Chemical Engineering) from the University of Waterloo in 1977.
• He was granted a Bachelor of Laws from the University of Windsor in 1982.

Professional Qualifications:

• Called to the Bar of the Province of Ontario in 1984.

• Effective June 13, 1996, the Law Society of Upper Canada certified Mr. Kappel as a Specialist in Intellectual Property (Patent, Trade-Mark & Copyright) Law.

• Registered Canadian and United States Patent Agent.

• Registered Canadian Trademark Agent.

• Recognized as a Trademark Practitioner before the United States Trademarks Office.

• Registered Professional Engineer in the Province of Ontario.

Professional Associations:

• Member of The Advocates' Society, and member of the Technology Task Force Committee.

• Member of The Law Society of Upper Canada Certification Commitee for IP Specialists.

• Fellow of the Intellectual Property Institute of Canada ("IPIC"), and member of the Litigation Committee, The ADR Committee, and The Patent Legislation Committee.

• Member of the Intellectual Property Law Section of the Canadian Bar Association.

• Member of the Intellectual Property Law Section of the American Bar Association, and member of the International Trademark Treaties and Laws Committee.

• Member of the American Intellectual Property Law Association.

• Member of the Association of Professional Engineers of Ontario.

• Previous Chair of the Continuing Legal Education Committee of the Intellectual Property Section of the CBA.

• Previous member of the Executive Communications Committee of the International Trademark Association.

Publications & Presentations:

• Intellectual Property Law presentation at October 9, 2003 meeting of the York Chapter of the Professional Engineers of Ontario.

• Intellectual Property Law presentation at October 7, 2003 "Bridging the Gap" Lecture Series by the University of Waterloo Engineering Society.

• Cross-examining counsel in Mock Trial Demonstration - "Conducting the Patent Trial", Osgoode Hall Law School of York University Professional Development Programme, Continuing Legal Education, May 11 & 12, 2000, Toronto, Ontario.

• Participant in "Mock Cross-examination of an Expert Witness" presented at the IPIC 73rd Annual General Meeting in Québec City, Québec, September 24, 1999.

• Counsel in "Mock Mediation of a Patent Dispute - Biennial Niagara-on-the-Lake Workshop: Using Alternative Dispute Resolution in Intellectual Property Disputes, IPIC, June 7, 1997".

• Participating counsel in "Demonstration and critique of Canadian Patent Cases", Proceedings of the Continuing Education Program by The Canadian Institute, PATENT LITIGATION, 1995.

• Remedies, Measurement of Damages and Strategies for Continued Protection, Proceedings of the Continuing Legal Education Program by the Canadian Institute, TRADEMARK PROTECTION, 1993.

• Getting to Trial After Discovery, Proceedings of the Continuing Education Program by The Canadian Institute, PATENT LITIGATION: EFFECTIVE MANAGEMENT OF A PATENT TRIAL, 1993.

• Co-Chair of "On Your Mark and Get Set & Logo" program, Department of Continuing Legal Education, Law Society of Upper Canada, 1993.

• Chair of "Intellectual Property Litigation- Practice, Evidence, Advocacy" program, Canadian Bar Association, Ottawa, 1989.