DLA Piper (Canada) LLP is pleased to announce that Bentley Gaikis from the firm’s Toronto Office has been recognized in the IFLR Rising Stars Awards 2020 Americas for his outstanding patent practice. Bentley was the only Canadian recipient in the patent category and was also one of only six lawyers recognized in the Canada category, spanning all practice areas.

The IFLR Rising Stars Awards 2020 recognized 110 future legal leaders from 22 practice areas and 10 international jurisdictions. Winners were rigorously selected through assessment of professional accomplishment, advocacy and influence within their field, as well as peer review and referee commentary.

Bentley practises all areas of intellectual property with a focus on patent litigation. His experience includes: representing clients engaged in complex multi-jurisdictional litigation, providing freedom to operate and validity opinions, and advising on intellectual property strategy.