Lawyer Profile

Daniel Hnatchuk

Ottawa, Ontario

Smart & Biggar

Overview

Daniel Hnatchuk is an Associate in Osler's Intellectual Property practice in Ottawa. His official profile describes him as practicing in all areas of IP litigation, including complex pharmaceutical, mechanical/engineering, chemical, and agri-food patent litigation; trademark infringement and expungement proceedings; industrial design actions; and copyright litigation. He has appeared before the Federal Court, Federal Court of Appeal, Ontario Superior Court of Justice, and Trademarks Opposition Board. Daniel's approach is client-centric, pragmatic, and cost-conscious, serving small start-ups through major international corporations. His contentious IP work includes demand and cease-and-desist letters, settlement negotiations, pleadings, discovery, expert reports, trials, and appeals. He is a registered Canadian trademark agent and handles opposition and summary cancellation proceedings before the TMOB, including Federal Court appeals. Osler also identifies him as the firm's senior Ottawa-based agent for Supreme Court of Canada matters, including leave applications, motions to intervene, and appeals. His profile notes biochemistry study and the critical-analysis skills it sharpened.

Practice Areas

  • Intellectual Property
  • Intellectual Property Disputes
  • Pharmaceuticals and Life Sciences
  • Health Law
  • Agtech
  • Manufacturing
  • Automotive
  • Technology
  • Agribusiness
  • Retail and Consumer Products
  • Food and Beverage
  • Advertising and Marketing

Bar Information

Called to the bar: 2016 (ON)