Robert Kalanda

Practice Areas

Robert joined the firm in 2011 to complete his articles of clerkship. His training is focused on corporate, commercial, intellectual property, and litigation matters.

Professional & Community Activities

Robert participated in numerous moot competitions during his time as a law student at the University of Western Ontario and was a caseworker for Community Legal Services at Western Law.

Robert was an executive member of the Western Intellectual Property Association, and is a member of the Ontario Bar Association.

Credentials

Robert holds a Juris Doctor (J.D.) from the University of Western Ontario (2011) with a concentration in Intellectual Property, Information, and Technology. He also holds an Honours Specialization in Media, Information, and Technoculture from the University of Western Ontario (2008). He successfully completed the Barrister and Solicitor licensing examinations in 2011.

Publications & Seminars

Publications

Does Amazon's 'One-Click' Success Mean Business Method Patents for All? - E-Commerce Times, March 31st, 2012

Heydary Blog

Federal Court Mandates Canadian Sound Marks - March 29th, 2012

Canada Considers Joining US in Protecting Sound Trade-Marks - March 27th, 2012

Tim Hortons Class Action Franchisee Suit Dismissed on Summary Judgment - March 12th, 2012

Ontario Court Reaffirms Publication Ban Test, Potentially Extended to Include Sealing Orders - February 15th, 2012

The Importance of ILA Certificates in Domestic Agreements - October 20th, 2011