Ryan T.
Evans
Partner
Admitted to the Ontario Bar: 2008
Ryan brings a unique blend of strategic insight and analytical expertise to his role as an intellectual property advocate. His inquisitive nature and passion for problem-solving make him a trusted advisor and his commitment to client service leads him to provide strategies tailored to each client’s needs. Ryan's background in chemical and bio-chemical engineering enables him to quickly grasp complex technical concepts and navigate diverse industries and technologies with ease.
Ryan is a member of the firm's Intellectual Property and Litigation & Dispute Resolution Groups. He handles enforcement and infringement cases and has extensive experience in patent, trademark and design, copyright and trade secret matters. Ryan represents a diverse range of clients, including companies in the petrochemical, consumer goods, manufacturing and agricultural science industries.
Ryan is also involved in anti-counterfeiting efforts, brand enforcement initiatives and Trademarks Opposition Board proceedings. He assists clients in developing internal monitoring protocols and strategies for trademark protection.
Ryan appears regularly in courts across Canada, including the Ontario courts, the Federal Court and the Federal Court of Appeal. His expertise extends to mediation and arbitration, reflecting his commitment to resolving disputes efficiently and effectively.
Professional Involvement
Memberships
- Fellow, Intellectual Property Institute of Canada (IPIC); Member, Litigation Committee; Past-Chair, Anti-Counterfeiting Committee
- Member, The Advocates' Society
- Member, Canadian Bar Association/Ontario Bar Association; Member, Litigation Section and Intellectual Property Section
Teaching Activities
- Group Leader, Advanced IP Law, Western University, Faculty of Law, (biennially) 2012-2023
- Guest Lecturer, "Counterfeits, Piracy & Parallel Imports," Trademarks and Unfair Competition, University of Windsor, Faculty of Law
- Guest Lecturer, "Introduction to IP Licensing," Master of Engineering, employee program offered in collaboration with University of Toronto MAGNA/Stronach Centre For Innovation (SCFI)
Panellist, "Trade Secrets Unveiled: Litigation, Cross-Border Comparisons & Future Impacts," CBA IP Day Session, May 29, 2025.
Guest Lecturer, "Patents, Utility Models, and Industrial Designs," WORLDiscoveries' IP Strategy Bootcamp Series, 2023-2024.
Panellist, "Improving Your Remote/Hybrid Experience to Improve Client Satisfaction," LegalTech Summit, June 15, 2022.
Panellist, "Experts – A Comparison of Different Jurisdictions and What Works Best," Global Series Spring Session, Washington, April 26, 2022.
Panellist, The 14th Annual Harold G. Fox IP Moot, Toronto, February 25-26, 2022.
Presenter, "A Practical Guide for Preparing Your Case for Trial," Junior Litigation Core Skills Training Program Series, Toronto, March 2018.
Presenter, "Appealing to the Federal Court of Appeal," OBA Intellectual Property Litigation Program, Toronto, November 22, 2016.
Panellist, "Innovation and the Law: Trial Law Technology and Third-Party Litigation Financing," OBA TECHxpo Program Panel, Toronto, November 9, 2016.
Panellist, "Technology, Litigation and the Law," OBA Innovation in Litigation: Responding to Changes in the Legal Industry Program, Toronto, May 9, 2016.
Moderator, "Anti-Counterfeiting – The Combating Counterfeit Products Act, One Year Later," Intellectual Property Institute of Canada 89th Annual Meeting, Banff, October 2015.