Scott Miller - MBM Intellectual Property Law

My Background and Focus

Scott Miller is a co-managing partner at MBM and Chair of the Litigation Department. He is also certified as a specialist in all areas of Canadian Intellectual Property Law (Patent/Trademark/Copyright) by the Law Society of Ontario. In addition, Scott has recently been nominated and selected for “Who’s Who Legal: Sports & Entertainment 2024” as one of the leading practitioners in this field.

Scott’s driven business approach to resolving disputes includes a no-nonsense style that is dictated by enormous energy and passion. This approach has resulted in countless successfully negotiated settlements, as well as a proven track record of litigating cases before all levels of the Court, including the Supreme Court of Canada and the Federal Court of Appeal.

Scott has over 30 years of IP litigation experience ranging from trademarks, patents, copyright and industrial designs to NOCs, anti-counterfeiting, domain names and trade secrets. He appreciates that IP acquisition, IP utilization and litigation are business tools that can be used as a sword or a shield depending on the client’s business strategy. Armed with this understanding and his extensive experience, Scott works closely with his clients to develop and implement strategies that meet their business needs. Scott’s clients include many multinational companies in the fields of health and personal care products, cosmetics, sports, clothing, restaurants, optics, medical devices, telecommunications, transportation and alcoholic beverages.

Scott is a regular guest speaker for a variety of professional associations, local universities and colleges. He is an avid sports enthusiast with over 15 years of experience coaching hockey. His motto is equally applicable around the hockey rink as it is in the practice of law: “Don’t be afraid to go into the corners.”

Speaking Engagements

November 18, 2025 (Ottawa): Algonquin College (Business and Graphic Design Program) – “Industrial Design Law”
June 12, 2025 (Victoria, BC): The Canadian Agency Network (tCan) Conference – “Artificial Intelligence and the implications for copyright and other intellectual property”
November 20, 2024 (Ottawa): Algonquin College (Business and Graphic Design Program) – “IP 101”
August 9, 2024 (Cincinnati, OH): Wood Herron & Evans LLP – “IP Implications of French Language Laws”
November 21, 2023 (Calgary): University of Alberta Law – “Developing an IP Strategy”
November 9, 2023 (Ottawa): Algonquin College (Business and Graphic Design Program) – “The Business of Design”
April 1, 2019 (Ottawa): IPIC Trademark Case Law Series: Official Marks and False and Misleading Statements (co-presenter)
March 26, 2019 (Ottawa/Toronto): Canadian Manufacturers & Exporters Association – “Everything you need to know about Intellectual Property” (webinar)
December 6, 2018 (Ottawa): CBC Radio – All in a Day interview, discussing Kenya’s national dissatisfaction with Disney’s trademark, HAKUNA MATATA. Kenyans don’t believe a company should be allowed to trademark a national phrase.
January 19, 2018 (Ottawa) – 22nd Annual Intellectual Property Law: The Year in Review
June 13, 2017 (Toronto): Heavy Equipment Autonomous Vehicle Initiative Conference – “Big Data = Big Ownership, models for addressing proprietary issues.”
May 26, 2017 (Montebello): 23^rd Annual East Region Solicitors Conference – “Corporate Transfer of an Internet Business”
May 22, 2017 (Barcelona): INTA – “Counterfeit Goods & Parallel Imports in Canada”
May 8, 2017 (Ottawa): University Of Ottawa, Faculty of Law – “New Directions in Trademark Law Panel: The Expanding Scope of Trademark Protection – When is Offensive, Too Offensive”
November 8, 2016 (Ottawa): Camera Club of Ottawa – “Photography and Copyright Protection”

Litigation Accomplishments

What my clients/co-workers say about me

I have been working with MBM for years, specifically with Scott, on our trademarks, patents, and litigation. MBM is an important part of our IP team. They know our business. Their advice is spot-on, and they don’t waste our time or money. Also, communication is critical for me, so being able to pick up the phone any time to speak with them and knowing that I will get their full attention makes working with MBM a pleasure. And because they are just good people, we never miss a chance to grab dinner together when we are in the same city.

— Steve Winkelman, Assistant General Counsel, U-Haul International

Education

LL.B. – University of Alberta / McGill University (Edmonton, Canada / Montréal, Canada)
B.A. (Economics) – McGill University (Montréal, Canada)

Bar Admission

Law Society of Ontario (1992)

Professional Designations

Canadian Registered Trademark Agent

Professional Affiliations

Law Society of Ontario
American Bar Association (ABA)
American Intellectual Property Law Association (AIPLA)
Canadian Bar Association (CBA)
International Trademark Association (INTA)
Biotechnology Industry Organization (BIO)
International Anti-Counterfeiting Coalition (IACC)
Licensing Executive Society (LES)
Intellectual Property Owners Association (IPO)
Contributor to The Conference Board of Canada – Intellectual Property in the 21st Century