Partner at Tyr LLP
Melanie Baird’s diverse intellectual property and commercial litigation practice in Canada makes her a prominent legal expert in the field. Specializing in patent, trademark, complex commercial, class actions, product liability, regulatory, and technology disputes, she serves as a trusted litigation adviser for world-leading clients. Her distinction in handling cases within emerging fields is exemplary, wherein she served as counsel in pioneering biologic and biosimilar drug patent cases, along with numerous precedent-setting trials, applications, and appeals.
Melanie works extensively with life sciences companies on various types of complex litigation. Beyond life sciences, her expertise spans software, technology, and social media sectors, tackling commercial, patent, trademark, copyright, and licensing disputes. Known for her strategic prowess, she expertly navigates cross-border issues, making her an invaluable resource for multinational companies.
Her professional merit is consistently recognized nationally and globally. Melanie earned the title of IP Litigator of the Year by Benchmark in both 2022 and 2023. She is ranked among the Top 100 Women Litigators in Canada and one of the Top 250 Women in IP worldwide. Her accolades include recognition from major legal directories like Lexpert, IAM Patent 1000, and Chambers.
Call to Bar: 2008 (ON)
Phone: (437) 873-9083
Fax: (416) 987-2370
Email: [email protected]
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