Gordon F. Henderson
Gordon Fripp Henderson | |
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Henderson (1984) taken by Harry Palmer | |
| Honorary Consul to Liberia in Canada | |
| 51st President of the Canadian Bar Association | |
| In office 1979–1980 | |
| Preceded by | Thomas J. Walsh |
| Succeeded by | A. William Cox |
| Chancellor of the University of Ottawa | |
| In office 1991–1993 | |
| Preceded by | Maurice Sauvé |
| Succeeded by | Huguette Labelle |
| Personal details | |
| Born | April 17, 1912 Ottawa, Ontario, Canada |
| Died | August 17, 1993 (aged 81) Ottawa, Ontario, Canada |
| Spouse | Joan Parkins (m. 1942-1993) |
| Relations | Henderson family |
| Children | Joanne, Gordon, Robert |
| Parent(s) | Gordon Smith Henderson Charlotte Stratton |
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| 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. Henderson's contribution to the development of Canadian and international jurisprudence is described as one of the most significant in Canadian legal history.
He was heavily involved in the Intellectual Property Institute of Canada, and founded the Canadian Patent Reporter and Ottawa Cablevision. Henderson was the president of the Canadian Bar Association, the chancellor of the University of Ottawa, a co-owner of the Ottawa Rough Riders and several hockey teams, and was instrumental in the foundation of SOCAN as its lawyer and later as chairman. He was a philanthropist and civic leader in Ottawa having lent his support to many causes. For his decades of service he received the 1988 B'nai B'rith Award of Merit and a Companionship within the Order of Canada.