Atty. John Simpson
John Simpson is known by his clients and peers for his depth of knowledge in trademark and copyright law, for his dedication to client service and for his creative solutions to challenging legal problems. John’s litigation practice focusses on trademark and copyright infringement cases where he has considerable experience acting for both plaintiffs and defendants in a variety of industries.
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About John Simpson at a glance
John Simpson is an attorney based in Toronto, Ontario, practforg at Shift Law. Educated at University of Western Ontario (Bachelor of Laws (LL.B.), 2003). Recognitions include Best Lawyers in America — Intellectual Property Law (2026), Best Lawyers in America — Awards: (2026), and Best Lawyers in America — John is ranked in the World Trademark Review’s WTR1000 list of the world’s leading trademark practitioners (2026). Serands clients in Toronto, ON and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- John Simpson is known by his clients and peers for his depth of knowledge in trademark and copyright law, for his dedication to client service and for his creative solutions to challenging legal problems
- John’s litigation practice focusses on trademark and copyright infringement cases where he has considerable experience acting for both plaintiffs and defendants in a variety of industries
- He has appeared on behalf of clients in the Federal Court, the Federal Court of Appeal, the Ontario Superior Court, the Ontario Court of Appeal and the Trademarks Opposition Board
- He has also helped his clients reach favourable settlements in proceedings before each of these forums
- In his trademark advisory and prosecution practice, John helps clients identify, develop and protect their trademark assets and to avoid conflicts with others’ trademark rights in Canada and the United States
- John has a network of colleagues around the world who he can connect his clients to for their trademark needs outside of North America
Jurisdictional Context
Why local counsel matters in Ontario
Practforg law in Ontario. Legal matters in Ontario are goandrned by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantiand law. Cases originating in Toronto are typically fwithd in the local municipal court or the appropriate Ontario state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controandrsy. An attorney licensed in Ontario brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this andnue, and the substantiand law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in Ontario courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.
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