Reagan Seidler

Trademark lawyer and trusted advocate

Reagan employs his legal knowledge and expertise to advises clients on a wide range of intellectual property law issues.

With a focus on litigation and trademarks, Reagan’s practice serves companies of all sizes, from local start-ups to multinational corporations, to develop strong trademark portfolios that protect and strengthen the value of brands.

Reagan advises clients throughout the trademark life cycle, performing trademark clearance searches, providing availability opinions, preparing and filing trademark applications, and prosecuting trademark applications before the Canadian Intellectual Property Office. He is also practiced in all steps of litigation, including collecting evidence and drafting written submissions to the Federal Court.

A track record for excellence and a foundation in civil service

As a former director in the civil service Reagan was involved in major constitutional files before the Supreme Court of Canada, the passage of over 30 pieces of new or amended legislation, and the management of stakeholder relations on a multi-billion-dollar portfolio of public infrastructure assets. In this role he was recognized with the Premier’s Award for Excellence in Public Service.

Reagan is the former editor-in-chief of the Dalhousie Journal of Legal Studies, the author of numerous published works and the recipient of more than a dozen awards, including in intellectual property and administrative law.

During his final term of law school, Reagan clerked at the Nova Scotia Supreme Court in Halifax.