

Partner at Gowling WLG
Brian Lee is a highly regarded partner based in Gowling WLG’s Vancouver office. With a distinguished career as a past head of both the Vancouver office’s Intellectual Property Group and its Technology Industry Group, Brian brings extensive expertise in intellectual property law, particularly focusing on patent matters.
His practice concentrates on patenting within mechanical and materials engineering, as well as electrochemistry and computer-implemented and software technologies. Brian possesses a wealth of experience in obtaining patent and industrial design protection, executing intellectual property due diligence, and conducting technology audits.
Brian’s exceptional capabilities also extend to managing patent disputes, including assessing patent infringement and validity risks, supporting patent litigation, and aiding organizations in managing their patent portfolios. Particularly involved in patenting clean energy technologies, Brian has a notable focus on hydrogen and fuel cell technologies. His previous role as in-house counsel at a local fuel cell company and as a director of the Canadian Hydrogen and Fuel Cell Association highlights his industry expertise.
As a Registered Patent Agent in Canada and the US, Brian’s accomplishments are well-recognized, including prestigious mentions in The Canadian Legal Lexpert Directory, Who’s Who Legal: Patent Agents, and IAM Patent 1000. He was honored with the 2022 Best Lawyers Technology Law “Lawyer of the Year” award in Vancouver.
Year Call to Bar: 1998 (BC)
Phone: (604) 443-7682
Fax: (604) 683-3558
Email: [email protected]
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