Robert A. Fashler

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Robert A. Fashler

Robert A. Fashler, FCIArb.
Counsel

Law office of Vanguard IP LLP, Vancouver, BC, CA (Canada)

VanIAC Panel(s) : Domain Name Disputes, Domestic Arbitration

Practice Areas : Corporate Commercial, Intellectual Property and Licensing, Life Sciences (Biotech, Pharma & Medical Devices), Technology

Professional Experience

Rob Fashler, FCIArb., is counsel in Gowlings’ Vancouver office, practising in the fields of intellectual property and technology law.

On the commercial side, Mr. Fashler has extensive experience in drafting and negotiating a wide variety of IP/IT contracts. He also acts as the chief intellectual property counsel on asset acquisitions and financings.

He is frequently called on by clients to provide high-level strategic advice that encompasses a variety of key issues, such as the design of international ownership and licensing structures.

Rob Fashler has been an adjunct professor with Osgoode Hall Law School serving as the British Columbia Regional Director and a local instructor for Osgoode Hall’s LL.M. in E-Business Program.

Dispute Resolution Experience and Training

On the dispute side, Rob Fashler has represented the successful parties in numerous challenging disputes.

Professional and Other Activities

Panelist, Vancouver International Arbitration Centre (VanIAC)
Member of Chartered Institute of Arbitrators
Member of World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO)
Member of International Trademark Association
Member of National Arbitration Forum
Member of Resolution Canada

Recognition:

Canadian Who’s Who, 2010

Best Lawyers in Canada 2010, Information Technology Law, Intellectual Property Law and Technology Law
Lexpert, Technology, Computer and Information Technology Law

Academic Qualifications

McGill University, B.A., 1976
University of British Columbia, LL.B., 1980