William Chalmers

Associate Norton Rose Fulbright Canada LLP
William Chalmers

William Chalmers

Biography

Will Chalmers practises in all areas of intellectual property law with an emphasis on pharmaceutical patent litigation.

Will joined our Toronto office as a summer student in 2017 and returned to article with us in 2018-2019. While articling, Will completed a secondment at GlaxoSmithKline Inc. where he gained valuable experience with commercial, regulatory, and intellectual property matters related to the innovative pharmaceutical industry.

During law school, Will developed practical advocacy skills through competing in several intellectual property law mooting competitions. Will also completed Osgoode's Intellectual Property Law and Technology Intensive Program, where he advised on regulatory and commercial matters while completing an internship at AstraZeneca Canada Inc.

Professional experience

Rankings and recognitions

Rankings and recognitions

  • Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch in Canada: Intellectual Property Law, 2023-2025
  • Canadian Law Awards 2022, Commercial Litigation Case of the Year Excellence Awardee for Pharmascience Inc. v. Pfizer Canada ULC

Education

Education

J.D., Osgoode Hall Law School, 2018
B.Sc., Mechanical Engineering, Queen's University, 2014

Admissions

Admissions

  • Ontario 2019

Memberships and activities

Memberships and activities

  • Toronto Intellectual Property Group

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