Overview

Justice Allyson Whyte Nowak was appointed to the Federal Court, and ex officio member of the Federal Court of Appeal, on January 26, 2024. She practised law for 28 years with a focus on intellectual property and related commercial litigation, including patent, trademark, copyright and trade-secret matters and disputes over ownership and inventorship of intellectual property. She has litigated before the Federal Court, Federal Court of Appeal and Supreme Court of Canada, was recognized as a leading practitioner in intellectual property and life sciences, and has taught and written on complex IP litigation.

Practice Areas

• Banking/Finance
• Information Technology Law
• Corporate Law
• Intellectual Property
• Health Law

Bar Information

Called to the bar: 1996 (ON)

Professional Details