Douglas G.H. Fyfe
Partner
- Year of Call, Ontario (1997)

Doug Fyfe is a partner in the Ottawa office of Gowling WLG. He practises in the field of intellectual property law, with an emphasis on trademark and copyright law.
Doug's practice includes clearing, registering and enforcement of trademark rights, trademark opposition and litigation matters, as well as trademark licensing. He assists with matters not only in Canada but internationally, and also acts in related intellectual property fields, such as domain name and copyright protection and enforcement.
Serving a diverse range of clients — from multinational corporations and Fortune 500 companies to small businesses and startups — Doug has been recognized as a top-tier IP practitioner in a number of highly regarded legal guides, including The Best Lawyers In Canada, Who's Who Legal and the Canadian Legal Lexpert Directory.
Actively engaged in the Canadian and international IP communities, Doug is a member of the International Trademark Association and is contributing editor for its publication Trademark Cancellation: International Practice and Procedures. He is also a member of the Intellectual Property Institute of Canada and the Intellectual Property Owners Association.
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