We offer cost-effective legal services
tailored to maximize your intellectual property on both the strategic and
transactional levels. Our diverse range of clients includes pioneers of
information technology, as well as traditional corporations
that either utilize technology in their operations, or hold
significant intellectual property assets.
Registration
To take full advantage of intellectual
property in Canada and internationally, it is often necessary to secure
registration with appropriate government offices. We assist in obtaining
patent, copyright, trade-mark, industrial design and integrated circuit
topography registrations.
Contracts
We assist in contractual matters related
to the commercialization of intellectual property including:
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technology transfer or sharing agreements
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license agreements
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franchise agreements
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purchase and sale of businesses involving intellectual property assets; and
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employment and non-competition agreements
Audits
We perform intellectual property audits,
including web site audits, which involve taking inventory of a business's
intellectual property, detecting weaknesses and advising on strategies
to properly protect and exploit intellectual property.
Financing
We assist clients who are obtaining financing
by private or public means on the basis of their intellectual property
and other more traditional assets.
Enforcement
Where a third party violates intellectual
property rights, we assist clients to quickly and effectively obtain a
favourable resolution using both the traditional court system and
other alternative dispute resolution methods.
New Technologies
As new technologies arise, existing legal
concepts must be analyzed for applicability and in some cases reshaped
to ensure protection of rights for offensive and defensive purposes. We
assist our clients with issues arising out of new technological challenges
provided by such things as the Internet and Electronic Commerce.
Associated Services
The intellectual property aspects of a
business are often tied to other commercial issues. We provide a full range
of legal services to businesses with intellectual property assets such
as advice on taxation, employment, immigration, competition, corporate
structuring, leasing and other general commercial matters.
For Additional Information:
Your comments and questions are always welcome. Please feel free to contact Technology & Intellectual Property Practice Chair Neil Melliship, or any member of the Technology & Intellectual Property Practice Group, using the information provided below.
