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Intellectual Property

Protecting innovation, driving value.

Full-Service Intellectual Property Counsel

Our IP team helps clients protect, manage, and monetize their most valuable intangible assets. From patents and trademarks to copyright and trade secrets, we provide strategic advice across the entire IP lifecycle.

With technical expertise spanning biotechnology, software, engineering, and life sciences, we work closely with innovators to secure robust protection and navigate complex regulatory landscapes. Our litigation team enforces IP rights in courts across Canada and internationally, while our transactional lawyers handle licensing, technology transfer, and IP-driven M&A.

1,500+ patents secured
3,000+ trademarks registered
100+ IP litigations
25+ countries
1,500+
Patents Secured
3,000+
Trademarks
#2
Nationally Ranked

Our IP Services

Patent Prosecution

Preparation and prosecution of patent applications before the Canadian Intellectual Property Office (CIPO), USPTO, and international patent offices. Strategic portfolio development and freedom-to-operate analysis.

Trademark Registration

Comprehensive trademark services including clearance searches, registration, opposition proceedings, and portfolio management across Canada and globally.

Copyright & Design

Advising on copyright protection, registration, and enforcement for creative works, software, and industrial designs. Licensing and transactional support.

IP Litigation

Enforcement and defense of IP rights in federal court and before specialized tribunals. Experience in patent infringement, trademark opposition, and copyright disputes.

IP Transactions

Drafting and negotiating licensing agreements, technology transfer, R&D collaborations, and IP aspects of M&A transactions and joint ventures.

Trade Secrets

Developing and implementing trade secret protection programs, confidentiality agreements, and advising on misappropriation claims.

Leading IP Practitioners

Our team includes registered patent and trademark agents with deep technical expertise.

DC

David Chen

Partner
Toronto
JL

Jennifer Lee

Partner
Vancouver
CD

Claire Dubois

Associate
Montréal
AK

Anjali Kapoor

Associate
Toronto
RC

Robert Chen

Associate
Calgary
MT

Michael Thompson

Partner
Ottawa
LW

Li Wei

Of Counsel
Shanghai
HY

Hiroshi Yamamoto

Of Counsel
Tokyo
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Representative Matters

Pharmaceutical Patent Litigation

Federal Court | 2024

Successfully defended a global pharmaceutical company in patent infringement proceedings involving a blockbuster drug. Obtained dismissal of all claims.

Global Trademark Portfolio

Multi-jurisdictional | 2023

Advised a leading technology company on the development and protection of its global trademark portfolio, including registration in 25+ countries.

Technology Licensing Deal

$150 million | 2024

Negotiated a complex patent licensing agreement between a Canadian university and a multinational corporation for groundbreaking AI technology.

Copyright Infringement Defense

Ontario Superior Court | 2023

Represented a software developer in a copyright dispute involving source code. Successfully defended on summary judgment.

Industries We Serve

Life Sciences
Technology
Automotive
Telecom
Consumer Goods
Energy

Our IP Philosophy

01

Strategic Alignment

We align IP protection with your business goals, ensuring your intangible assets drive competitive advantage and long-term value.

02

Technical Depth

Our team includes professionals with advanced technical degrees and industry experience, enabling us to understand your innovation at a fundamental level.

03

Global Reach

With trusted relationships and local expertise worldwide, we secure and enforce IP rights across borders efficiently.

Innovation

Protect Your Innovation

Our IP team is ready to help you safeguard and maximize the value of your intellectual property. Contact us for a confidential consultation.

Speak to an IP Specialist