Ben Hackett, IP Attorney in the United States
Over 20 years of legal practice · focused on IP and Litigation
PartneratGoodmans LLP - Toronto
Practicing ip since 2006.
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Ben Hackett is a partner based in Toronto, ON. The practice focuses on IP and Litigation. Ben has over 20 years of legal experience. Currently practicing at Goodmans LLP - Toronto.
- Based in
- Toronto, ON
- Experience
- over 20 years
- Known for
- IP · Litigation
- Handles IP and Litigation matters from Toronto, ON.
- Over 20 years of practice as a licensed attorney.
About Ben Hackett: Ben Hackett is a partner based in Toronto, ON. The practice focuses on IP and Litigation. Ben has over 20 years of legal experience. Currently practicing at Goodmans LLP - Toronto.
Areas of practice
Ben's practice areas in the U.S.
Ben concentrates on ip and litigation. Each area below outlines the kind of case Ben handles, typical outcomes to expect, and how the intake process starts.
IP cases nationwide
Ben takes ip matters nationwide. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Ben agrees to represent you.
Litigation cases nationwide
Ben takes litigation matters nationwide. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Ben agrees to represent you.
Biography
Ben Hackett, ip attorney serving the U.S.
Ben Hackett is a partner based in Toronto, ON. The practice focuses on IP and Litigation. Ben has over 20 years of legal experience. Currently practicing at Goodmans LLP - Toronto. Ben works from the U.S. and takes on ip matters across the region.
Ben Hackett is a lawyer practicing intellectual property, litigation. Ben has been licensed for 20 years. Ben practices at Goodmans LLP - Toronto in Toronto, ON.
Ben's approach to ip cases
Ben Hackett is a lawyer practicing intellectual property, litigation. Ben has been licensed for 20 years. Ben practices at Goodmans LLP - Toronto in Toronto, ON.
Clients Ben works with
Ben reviews new inquiries case-by-case for ip and litigation matters in the United States.
Credentials
Credentials — where Ben studied and practices
University of Western Ontario
LL.B. · 2005
Jurisdictions
Ben's state bar admissions
Ontario
2006 · ACTIVE
Ben studied at LL.B. in University of Western Ontario.
Law school and academic background
Ben completed LL.B. in University of Western Ontario. Formal legal training is one signal of substantive knowledge — the day-to-day practice Ben runs in the state is where that training gets applied to real client questions.
Affiliations
Ben's professional memberships and bar associations
Professional Affiliations Ontario Bar Association Canadian Bar Association
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Locations
Ben Hackett's office in Toronto
Ben's primary office is at Bay Adelaide Centre, 333 Bay Street, Suite 3400, Toronto, ON, M5H 2S7. In-person meetings are by appointment; a phone intake usually comes first.
Goodmans LLP - Toronto
Bay Adelaide Centre, 333 Bay Street, Suite 3400
Toronto, ON M5H 2S7
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How to hire Ben Hackett — what to expect in your first consultation
Working with a new ip attorney should feel structured. Here's how the first two conversations with Ben usually go, from the moment you request a consult to the day representation begins.
Consultation formats and pricing
Ben charges for the initial consult. That fee is credited toward representation if you retain Ben's office.
What to bring to your first meeting
Bring any documents you already have — police reports, medical records, filed pleadings, correspondence from an insurer, a copy of the contract at issue. If you're not sure, err on the side of bringing everything; Ben will tell you what matters and what doesn't.
Questions to ask a ip attorney in your state
A short list to run through before you commit: How many ip matters have you handled in the last year? What's your fee structure? Who else in the office will work on this? What's your realistic estimate of timeline and range of outcomes? How do I reach you between meetings?
Fees & payment
Fees, payment methods, and consultation options for Ben
Ben discusses fees during intake so the arrangement fits the matter. Contingency, hourly, and flat-fee options are all common in ip practice — ask which fits.
Hourly rates, contingency fees, and flat-fee options
Every ip matter is priced differently. Simple document review might be a flat fee. Injury litigation is often contingency. Complex commercial disputes usually run hourly with a retainer. Ben confirms the model in the engagement letter before any work starts.
Payment methods and payment plans
Ben's office accepts standard payment methods. Ask about payment plans if the retainer is a stretch — many ip practices work with clients on structured schedules.
Frequently asked
Frequently asked questions about Ben Hackett
How much does it cost to hire Ben for a ip case?
Cost depends on the type of matter, the fee model (contingency, flat, hourly), and how contested the case becomes. Ben walks through the likely range during the consult so there are no surprises.
Does Ben offer a free consultation?
Ben charges for the initial consult; that fee is credited toward representation if you retain Ben's office. Some ip attorneys offer free consults — check Ben's current terms during booking.
How long do ip cases in this state typically take?
Simple ip matters can wrap in a few weeks; disputed cases can run 6–18 months from intake to resolution, longer if the matter goes to trial. Ben gives a realistic estimate for your facts at the consult — vague answers here are a red flag.
Can Ben take my case if I'm outside the area?
Ben evaluates matters case by case. If the venue is outside Ben's regular jurisdictions, the intake call will confirm whether direct representation or a referral makes more sense.
What should I bring to my first meeting with Ben?
Bring every document that touches the dispute: contracts, correspondence, police or medical reports, filed pleadings, invoices, photographs, insurance letters. Also bring a written timeline of what happened, in your own words. Ben will filter what matters — over-preparing at intake is always cheaper than needing a second meeting.
Is Ben accepting new ip clients right now?
Ben's intake status shifts week to week. Submit the form; the office will confirm availability or refer the matter out.