Michael John Anthony Adams

Michael has been with the firm since he articled. Prior to that, he earned a Juris Doctor from Queen’s University. He also earned degrees in Mechanical Engineering and Mathematical Science from McMaster University.

Michael has successfully represented clients before the Trademark Opposition Board, the Federal Court and the Federal Court of Appeal.

In 2026, Michael’s cases have been cited by the Intellectual Property Institute of Canada and the Law Society of Ontario as important cases for infringement, confusion, relevant consumer, and distinctiveness ( Novartis AG v. Biogen Inc., 2024 FC 52 ; Samsung Bioepis Co., Ltd. v. Novartis AG, 2025 FCA 212 ), as well as licensing ( Provexis Nutrition Limited v. Robichaud, 2025 FC 347 ).