Overview
In today’s innovation-driven economy, intellectual property is one of your most valuable assets. We help you protect, manage, and make the most of that value with practical, business-focused strategies aligned to your goals.
Our Intellectual Property Group brings together legal, technical, and commercial insight to deliver solutions that work in practice. We advise clients in Canada and internationally on the full lifecycle of IP, from securing and managing rights in patents, trademarks, copyrights, and industrial designs to supporting commercialization and expansion into new markets.
We also help structure and negotiate the agreements that define and protect your rights, including licensing, confidentiality, research and development, employment, and broader commercial arrangements, ensuring clarity, ownership, and long-term value.
When disputes arise, our litigators provide strong, strategic advocacy at all levels of court and before key IP tribunals. Whether enforcing rights or defending claims, we focus on achieving practical outcomes that protect your business and support your continued growth.
We provide comprehensive intellectual property services across a wide range of areas, including:
- Patents, trademarks, copyrights, and industrial designs
- Intellectual property strategy, portfolio management, and global protection
- Registration, prosecution, and maintenance of IP rights in Canada and internationally
- Freedom to operate, validity, registrability, and infringement opinions
- Intellectual property litigation, enforcement, and dispute resolution
- Opposition, cancellation, and impeachment proceedings
- Confidentiality and non-disclosure agreements
- Licensing, assignment, and technology transfer agreements
- Joint development, research, and commercial agreements
- IP aspects of mergers, acquisitions, and commercial transactions
- Due diligence and intellectual property audits
- Data protection, software, and e-commerce matters
- Trade secrets and ownership structuring (including employee and contractor agreements)
- Regulatory approvals and public policy considerations
Expertise
Our patent services include preparing and assessing infringement and validity opinions, managing global patent portfolios, and representing clients in complex litigation and regulatory proceedings. We help clients make informed business decisions about enforcement and risk, grounded in a clear understanding of court trends and outcomes.
Our trademark team works with clients to develop and implement effective brand protection strategies, both in Canada and worldwide. From availability searches and registration to enforcement and dispute resolution, we ensure your brand is protected and positioned for growth.
We assist clients in protecting and monetizing their creative works, including literary, artistic, musical, and dramatic works. Our copyright services cover registration, ownership structuring, licensing, and enforcement, as well as emerging issues such as digital use and social media.
We help clients identify, evaluate, and maximize IP value in mergers, acquisitions, joint ventures, and other strategic initiatives.
Our team advises on ownership, licensing, and transfer of rights, and conducts thorough due diligence and IP audits to ensure your interests are protected. We assess the strength, scope, and chain of title of IP assets providing the clarity you need to make confident business decisions.
Whether you are developing new technology, building a global brand, or navigating a complex dispute, we provide clear, strategic guidance to help you protect your intellectual property.
Get in touch
To learn more about how our Intellectual Property team can support your business, get in touch with one of our team leaders.