We prepare patent applications with close attention to technical detail, claim scope, and filing strategy in both Canada and abroad. Our drafting takes account of the client’s patenting goals, budget, and the realities of prosecution in multiple jurisdictions.

We represent clients before the Canadian Intellectual Property Office and coordinate with trusted foreign associates when matters extend internationally. Our prosecution strategy is informed by deep familiarity with CIPO practice and a practical view of what moves files forward efficiently.

We advise on building, maintaining, expanding, and consolidating patent portfolios in line with business priorities, competitive positioning, and funding strategy. Our knowledge of foreign patent jurisdictions and our network of international agents allow us to coordinate effectively across borders.

We provide patentability opinions based on our own searches, third-party search results, or references supplied by the client. Our opinions are clear, practical, and grounded in real prosecution experience.

We advise on Canadian patent validity, with particular depth in biotechnology, pharmaceutical sciences, and chemistry. We coordinate with foreign counsel where multi-jurisdictional opinions are needed.

We provide Canadian infringement opinions and practical guidance for clients assessing risk, product positioning, or enforcement considerations, with foreign coordination where appropriate

We handle industrial design application filing and prosecution in Canada.