Intellectual Property Protection for Creative Class
Paul is avidly interested in the protection and enforcement of the rights of creators, writers, artists, photographers, film and TV producers and musicians;
Art World
Paul is a leading art lawyer and trusted advisor to artists, public and private galleries, auction-houses and collectors on a variety of issues and disputes that arise in the art world;
Branding/ Licensing
As a registered trademark agent, he oversees a large portfolio of international trademarks and domestic branding and licensing for clients in creative industries and for hospitality businesses and franchises.
Paul is avidly interested in the protection and enforcement of the rights of creators, writers, artists, photographers, film and TV producers and musicians;
Art World
Paul is a leading art lawyer and trusted advisor to artists, public and private galleries, auction-houses and collectors on a variety of issues and disputes that arise in the art world;
Branding/ Licensing
As a registered trademark agent, he oversees a large portfolio of international trademarks and domestic branding and licensing for clients in creative industries and for hospitality businesses and franchises.
Education & Credentials
Education
University of Toronto
B.A. (Hons), 1986Osgoode Hall Law School
LL.B., 1991Bar Admission
Acknowledgements
- ORT Toronto Gala 2015 Honouree
Representative Clients
- Art Gallery of Ontario
- ADG IP Inc./ Drake
- Douglas Coupland
- AA Bronson
- Waddington's
Prominent Assignments
- Represented a leading artists’ estate in international dispute with National Gallery over display of controversial art;
- Developed a new copyright policy for a major museum’s online and public photography guidelines;
- Advised estate of a major hip-hop artist in royalty/ insolvency matter;
- Successfully negotiated settlements of copyright infringements of art works by a major fashion label and against a major television studio;
- Worldwide branding for several cannabis manufacturers and distributors;
- Advised on a joint-venture between a food retailer and major department store;
- Negotiated significant public-art commissions on behalf of artists with municipalities and real estate developers.
Professional Involvement
- Member of the Law Society of Upper Canada
- Ontario Bar Association
- International Trademark Association
- ABA – Entertainment section
- CBA – Entertainment section
Community Involvement
- Board Chairman/ President- Toronto Biennial of Art
- Past Board Member- The PowerPlant Gallery
- Past Board Member- Contact Photography Festival
- Advisor for several non-profit arts organizations
Publications/Presentations
- Co-Author, “Business Interruption Insurance and COVID-19 in Ontario,” Dickinson Wright Client Alert, April 2020