Alex Gloor
Automatically compiled listing. Details may contain errors.Partner at Gowling WLG
- Called to the bar
- 2012
- Languages
- English
Intellectual PropertyIntellectual PropertyAbout Alex Gloor
Alex Gloor is a trial lawyer and partner at Gowling WLG in Ottawa, where patent litigation sits at the centre of a practice devoted to intellectual property disputes. Alex's cases run through the Federal Court and the Federal Court of Appeal, and also reach the Ontario Superior Court, the Ontario Court of Appeal and other provincial courts.
Alex has acted for many innovative drug makers, on files involving both small molecules and biologics, including disputes with several patents and more than one challenger at a time. Alex also counsels pharmaceutical companies on regulatory questions such as data protection, which patents get listed, and supplementary protection certificates. It isn't only pharma, though: Alex has represented clients in manufacturing, agriculture, consumer goods and material sciences too.
Science came before law. Alex has a chemistry background, earned an honours B.Sc. with distinction from the University of Western Ontario, and has worked as a researcher in a chemical engineering laboratory. At Osgoode Hall Law School, Alex collected numerous awards for academic achievement while completing a JD. Alex was called to the Ontario bar in 2012 and joined Gowling WLG that same year.
Teaching is a long-running part of Alex's career. Seconded from Gowling, Alex has spent ten years as a part-time professor at the University of Ottawa, teaching its Intellectual Property Law course for senior law students. Alex also writes and speaks often on how IP cases are fought in Canada.
Practice areas
Pharmaceutical patent litigation
Alex acts in infringement and impeachment actions over drug patents, along with proceedings under the Patented Medicines (Notice of Compliance) Regulations. Public matters include Novartis Pharmaceuticals Canada Inc et al v Pharmascience Inc. (ENTRESTO), Lundbeck Canada Inc. et al v JAMP Pharma Corporation (TRINTELLIX) and Bayer Inc. et al v Teva Canada Limited (XARELTO).
Patent, trademark and design disputes beyond pharma
Outside the drug sector, Alex's litigation covers patents, trademarks and industrial designs, plus judicial reviews. Examples include PSET LLC v Google Canada et al, along with Crocs Canada Inc. et al v Double Diamond Distribution, Ltd. and the Bauer Hockey Ltd. v Sport Maska Inc. dba CCM Hockey files.
Pharmaceutical regulatory advice
Away from the courtroom, Alex advises drug companies on getting patents listed, on data protection, and on supplementary protection certificates (CSPs).
Education & credentials
- JD, Osgoode Hall Law School (2011)
- B.Sc. (Hons. with distinction), University of Western Ontario (2008)
- Called to the Ontario bar (2012)
Notable cases
- Apotex Inc., et al. v. Eli Lilly Canada Inc., et al., SCC File No. 40420
Alex Gloor was one of the Gowling WLG counsel for the Eli Lilly respondents, including Eli Lilly and Company and Eli Lilly SA. On April 27, 2023, the Court dismissed with costs Apotex's application for leave to appeal from the Court of Appeal for Ontario's 2022 ONCA 587 and 2022 ONCA 620 judgments.
- Apotex Inc. v. Shire LLC, et al., SCC File No. 39662
Alex Gloor acted with Jay Zakaïb for the respondents Shire LLC and Shire Pharma Canada ULC. The Court dismissed with costs Apotex's application for leave to appeal from the Federal Court of Appeal's judgment in 2021 FCA 52.
Decisions where Alex Gloor appeared as counsel, from public court records. Past cases don't predict future results.
Awards & recognition
- The Best Lawyers in Canada, Biotechnology and Life Sciences Practice and Intellectual Property Law (recognized since 2024), Best Lawyers
- Rising Star in IP law, Managing Intellectual Property (2019)
Publications & speaking
- A 360 Review of the Amended PMNOC Regulations (speaker, with Justice Furlanetto of the Federal Court), Intellectual Property Institute of Canada (IPIC) webinar (2022)
Memberships & affiliations
- University of Ottawa, Faculty of Law (Common Law Section): Alex Gloor is a part-time professor in the faculty, seconded from Gowling.
In the community
- Alex has volunteered with Pro Bono Students Canada and with a community and legal aid services program.
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