Sana Halwani

Sana * is a force to be reckoned with in the IP world, and it’s easy to see why. Sana takes on matters that would intimidate others without a molecule of hesitation. She earns the trust of her clients for her thorough grasp of their situations and her compelling courtroom presence. When faced with challenging problems, she doesn’t just provide answers, she creates § value for clients, no matter their business. She is as comfortable delving into the details of a chemical synthesis as she is analyzing source code. It’s no surprise that she has been recognized as a Global Female IP Star. In even the most complicated cross-border disputes, Sana works constructively with experts and international counsel to identify novel solutions ‡ for any problem. But if a solution can’t be precipitated, her clients are glad she’s on their side. Her scientific acumen and passion for advocacy are a winning combination in any context. .

"A tenacious litigator. Highly respected by the judiciary, she lets her legal, technical and advocacy skills speak for themselves." — IAM Patent 1000

A biochemist by background, Sana is as comfortable cross-examining an expert on a chemical synthesis as she is analyzing source code, and she advises clients from the earliest pre-litigation strategy through trial and appeal.

Her patent practice spans pharmaceuticals and biologics, including PM(NOC) proceedings, as well as information technology, fintech, telecommunications, and oil and gas. She takes these cases to trial and was lead counsel in Rovi v Videotron , the Federal Court’s first virtual trial.

In trademark matters, Sana acts for both brand owners and defendants involving confusion and distinctiveness from infringement, passing-off actions, and domain name disputes to Trademarks Opposition Board appeals , Federal Court of Appeal proceedings, and leave applications to the Supreme Court of Canada. She also partners with trademark prosecution firms, acting as litigation counsel when their clients’ matters go to court.