Frank Tosto

About Frank Tosto

Frank Tosto is a lawyer practicing intellectual property litigation, trademarks, copyright and 5 other areas of law. Frank received a degree from Intellectual Property Law Institute in 1993, and has been licensed for 29 years. Frank practices at Borden Ladner Gervais LLP in Calgary, AB.

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Areas of Law

  • Intellectual Property 1
    • Trademarks
  • Other 7
    • Intellectual Property Litigation
    • Copyright
    • Corporate Commercial Litigation and Arbitration
    • Defamation and Media Law
    • Defence and Security
    • Autonomous Vehicles
    • Appellate Advocacy

Practice Details

  • Firm Information
    Position
    Partner
    Firm Name
    Borden Ladner Gervais LLP
  • Representative Cases & Transactions
    Cases
    Representative Work: Represented both plaintiffs
    defendants in Bet-the-Company patent
    trade secret litigation concerning well-servicing equipment.
    Obtained an Order striking the Statement of Claim in a patent infringement computer software case concerning drones which service the defence industry.
    Represented corporation in a trademark dispute concerning a national advertising campaign.
    Represented US Corporation in trademark
    passing-off dispute permitting company to enter the Canadian marketplace.
    Obtained copyright protection for marine seismic data.
    Litigated case which determined the test for authorship of computer software programs in Canada.
    Obtained an ex parte interlocutory injunction requiring any
    all persons or other legal entities appearing to be in control of client's domain name, website
    email hosting account
    a company's social media accounts (including but not limited to, its Twitter
    LinkedIn accounts) to allow the client to change the username
    passwords without the rogue's authorization.
    Obtained an ex parte injunction shutting down a foreign website.
    Conducted an 18-month trial concerning defective cement
    associated insurance coverage issues.
    Represented insurers in significant directors' matter including third-party liability
    insurance coverage issues.
    Represented private school in high-profile Fatality Inquiries Act matter.
    Represented radiological technician in medical malpractice matter.
    Represented defendants in litigation concerning the medication Ephedrine.
    Represented both plaintiffs
    defendants in high-profile defamation law suits.
    Represented defendant concerning the electrical remediation of a high-rise building.
    Conducted several procurement matters including an arbitration under the New West Partnership Trade Agreement.

Experience

  • Bar Admission & Memberships
    Admissions
    1997, Ontario
    2004, Alberta
    Memberships

    Professional Involvement

    •Member, Law Society of Upper Canada
    •Member, Law Society of Alberta
    •Member, Canadian Bar Association
    •Associate, Intellectual Property Institute of Canada (IPIC)
    •Insurance Committee Member, IPIC

    Community Involvement

    •Secretary, Calgary Elks Lodge & Golf Club

  • Education & Certifications
    Law School
    University of Detroit
    Class of 1993
    J.D.

    University of Windsor
    Class of 1993
    LL.B.
    Other Education
    Intellectual Property Law Institute
    Class of 1993

Frank Tosto

Partner at Borden Ladner Gervais LLP
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Centennial Place, East Tower1900, 520 - 3rd Avenue S.W.Calgary, AB M5H 3Y4Canada

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