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patents and industrial designs

We prepare and prosecute patent applications and industrial design applications in Canada, and can arrange for patent and design protection in the United States and any country in which such protection is offered. 

Our members regularly provide patent freedom to operate opinions and have extensive experience at protecting client patent rights in technology licensing and transfer agreements. 

Our group has experience in handling patent issues in a wide variety of fields including: pharmaceuticals; medical and healthcare products; organic and inorganic chemicals and polymers and related compositions; electronics and electrical systems; oil and gas exploration, drilling and processing equipment and systems; farm equipment; manufacturing equipment and methods for various industries including paper, floor covering, chemicals, motor oil and lubricants, steel, plastic products, aircraft engine parts; tires; footwear; ships and sub-marine  activities; sports equipment; explosives;  computers and computer controlled equipment and systems; information technology and computer software; household products; personal care products; food products and biotechnology.




Publications / Presentations
April 2012
trade-mark owners be vigilant – ICANN to publish list of proposed new gTLDs
intellectual property bulletin
March 2012
what makes a good trade-mark?
intellectual property bulletin
January 2012
IP à la carte: A caution for acquisitions involving intellectual property
intellectual property bulletin
January 2012
Canadians Invent for America
intellectual property bulletin
October 2011
good faith in patent prosecution, a Canadian perspective
intellectual property bulletin
September 2011
Leahy-Smith America invents act passed by senate
September 2011
Are You Ready For Your Close-up? Ten Things To Think About When Negotiating Sponsorship Agreements
Intellectual Property Bulletin
July 2011
knockout blow to knockoffs
intellectual property bulletin
June 2011
U.S. Supreme Court decides case brought by i4i against Microsoft
Intellectual Property Bulletin