Adam Maunsell

Adam Maunsell is an associate in Gowling WLG’s Toronto office and a member of the firm’s Intellectual Property Group. His practice focuses on intellectual property litigation and strategy involving patents, trademarks, and copyright. With a background in engineering and experience working with emerging technologies, Adam draws on his practical and technical perspective to help clients protect and enforce their intellectual property rights.

Adam earned his JD from Western University with an area of concentration in intellectual property, information, and technology. He served as student director of the Western Intellectual Property and Innovation Legal Clinic, where he helped oversee the delivery of pro bono intellectual property services to entrepreneurs and innovators seeking to leverage their intangible assets.

Prior to law school, Adam earned a BEng (Co-op) in engineering physics from McMaster University, with a focus on nuclear engineering. His technical experience includes work and research involving nuclear energy, satellite development, robotics, simulation, and machine learning. This multidisciplinary background informs Adam’s understanding of complex technologies and the commercial considerations facing innovative businesses.