Atty. Tom Sutherland
Tom Sutherland is an intellectual property lawyer based in Toronto. He focuses on the acquisition, protection, and commercialization of intellectual property rights.
Intellectual Property Law Attorney
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Tom Sutherland is a real estate and ip attorney, practicing at Norton Rose Fulbright Canada LLP. Recognitions include Best Lawyers in America — Intellectual Property Law (2026).
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About Tom Sutherland
- Tom Sutherland is an intellectual property lawyer based in Toronto
- He focuses on the acquisition, protection, and commercialization of intellectual property rights
- He has experience in preparing and prosecuting patent applications in Canada and the US in a variety of fields
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Real Estate Law
Real estate attorneys handle home purchases, sales, commercial transactions, title disputes, and landlord-tenant matters.
Tom Sutherland is one of 313,729 real estate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse real estate attorneys →
Intellectual Property
IP attorneys protect inventions, brands, and creative work through patent prosecution, trademark registration, copyright, and trade-secret enforcement.
Tom Sutherland is one of 105,285 ip attorneys indexed nationally. Browse ip attorneys →
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Covering real estate and ip, Tom Sutherland can address the full spectrum of a client's legal needs without requiring referrals to separate specialists for each issue.
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Clients consistently note that understanding what is happening in their case — and why — is as important as the outcome itself. Tom Sutherland maintains clear, timely communication throughout every matter.
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