Gordon Henderson (lawyer)
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Gordon Fripp Henderson CC QC |
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| 51st President of the Canadian Bar Association | |
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In office 1979–1980 |
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| Preceded by | Thomas J. Walsh, Q.C. |
| Succeeded by | A. William Cox, Q.C., LL.D. |
| Chancellor of the University of Ottawa | |
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In office 1991–1993 |
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| Preceded by | Maurice Sauvé |
| Succeeded by | Huguette Labelle |
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April 17, 1912 Ottawa, Ontario |
| Died | August 17, 1993 (aged 81) |
| Nationality | Canadian |
| Alma mater | B.A., University of Toronto LL.B., Osgoode Hall Law School |
| Profession | Lawyer |
Gordon Fripp Henderson, CC QC (April 17, 1912 – August 17, 1993) was a Canadian intellectual property lawyer who joined the law firm Gowling Lafleur Henderson LLP in 1937, and later became its chairman. He was known for his advocacy on intellectual property matters as well as his involvement in intellectual property organizations throughout his career. He served as president of the Canadian Bar Association and was a Companion of the Order of Canada.
Henderson was born in Ottawa, Ontario on April 17, 1912. He received a Bachelor of Arts degree from the University of Toronto in 1934 and graduated from Osgoode Hall Law School in 1937.
Upon his call to the bar, Henderson joined the firm of Henderson & Herridge (which later became Gowling Lafleur Henderson). Within 3 years, and before the age of 28, Henderson had appeared successfully on two separate occasions at the Supreme Court of Canada. Throughout his career, Henderson developed a reputation for litigation in all areas of law, especially in intellectual property. Ian Scott, former Attorney General of Ontario, called him "the best all-round lawyer the profession has produced since the War." By the time of his death, Henderson appeared as counsel in nearly 400 reported cases, including 90 before the Supreme Court of Canada.
Henderson was also an active participant in professional associations both within and outside the legal community. He established the Intellectual Property Institute of Canada and was the President of the Canadian Bar Association from 1979 to 1980.
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