We are proud to note that Intellectual Property partners Mark Davis, Mark Penner, and Andrew Skodyn have been ranked by IAM on its Patent1000 list for 2026. Notes IAM:
“With fierce litigators Andrew Skodyn and Mark Davis on deck, clients know they are in capable hands. [In March 2026,] the duo were joined by Mark Penner … a commercially focused IP strategist who excels at helping clients unlock the value of innovation.”
In addition, the firm’s Intellectual Property Group is recognized for patent litigation:
“As one of the few fully formed IP groups in Canada, Cassels combines unmatched breadth of expertise with substantial firmwide resources, making it a standout choice. In recent years, the firm has significantly sharpened its litigation capabilities, building one of the largest and most formidable patent litigation practices among the country’s full-service firms and translating domestic strength into an increasingly prominent international reputation.”
The Patent1000 focuses exclusively on patent practice and has firmly established itself as the definitive ‘go-to’ resource for those seeking world-class patent expertise.
IAM is the trusted source of worldwide news, analysis, and data on the management of intellectual property as a key business asset.