Atty. Shane Hardy
Shane is a strategic business adviser who has assisted in the acquisition, licensing, and marketing of some of the world’s most famous trademarks and IP assets. Shane is one of a select few Canadian practitioners recognized for his experience in commercial transactions regarding intellectual property assets and is frequently called upon by brand owners around the world to assist with their international acquisition and licensing plans.
Intellectual Property Law Attorney
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About Shane Hardy at a Glance
Shane Hardy is a real estate and ip attorney, practicing at Gowling WLG. Admitted to practice in Ontario, The Law Society of Upper Canada. Recognitions include Best Lawyers in America — Intellectual Property Law (2026), Best Lawyers in America — Awards: (2026), and Best Lawyers in America — The Best Lawyers in Canada (Intellectual Property Law) (2026).
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About Shane Hardy
- Shane is a strategic business adviser who has assisted in the acquisition, licensing, and marketing of some of the world’s most famous trademarks and IP assets
- Shane is one of a select few Canadian practitioners recognized for his experience in commercial transactions regarding intellectual property assets and is frequently called upon by brand owners around the world to assist with their international acquisition and licensing plans
- Shane has assisted clients with dozens of cross-border acquisitions where target entities have an intellectual property focus
- As a registered trademark agent, Shane has managed intellectual property portfolios on behalf of some of the world’s most successful brands
- He acts for clients in trademark oppositions and cancellation proceedings and provides strategic guidance to globally recognized clients on trademark availability, registrability and online expansion plans
- Modern day brand owners expect legal counsel to understand their business, on a worldwide basis
- Chambers Canada recently recounted one client who noted “… he really stands out
- He takes the time to understand our business and is more of a business partner to us.” While business-focused solutions are almost always preferred, clients appreciate that litigation can be necessary and, in some cases, even a driving force behind business success
- Shane’s clients appreciate his courtroom presence and significant experience in dealing with all levels of Canadian courts
- From proceedings before provincial Superior Courts, to the Federal Court, Federal Court of Appeal and the Supreme Court of Canada, Shane’s success in representing clients in high-stakes litigation is key to his client’s success
- Shane’s advocacy practice has seen him act on behalf of clients in virtually all sectors of the economy, including major international publishers, retailers, commercial developers, automotive giants, and post-secondary institutions
- Intellectual property assets increasingly form the basis of new business creation and expansion within the digital economy
- Various online marketing and product claims have increasingly drawn the attention of capital market regulators
- Shane’s decades of experience in intellectual property protection as the chair of a leading Canadian firm’s Business Law Group has afforded him the skills and experience to work hand-in-hand with clients to successfully respond to critical enforcement actions initiated by securities regulators
- Shane earned his LL.B. from Dalhousie University
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Shane Hardy's Areas of Legal Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Shane Hardy handles, with a practical overview of what that area of law involves and how it may apply to your situation.
Real Estate Law
Real estate attorneys handle home purchases, sales, commercial transactions, title disputes, and landlord-tenant matters.
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Intellectual Property
IP attorneys protect inventions, brands, and creative work through patent prosecution, trademark registration, copyright, and trade-secret enforcement.
Shane Hardy is one of 105,285 ip attorneys indexed nationally. Browse ip attorneys →
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Selecting an attorney is one of the most consequential decisions you can make when a legal matter arises. Below are the core qualities that distinguish Shane Hardy's practice in the field of real estate and ip.
Broad Practice Area Coverage
Covering real estate and ip, Shane Hardy can address the full spectrum of a client's legal needs without requiring referrals to separate specialists for each issue.
Transparent Client Communication
Clients consistently note that understanding what is happening in their case — and why — is as important as the outcome itself. Shane Hardy maintains clear, timely communication throughout every matter.
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