Timothy Lowman and Kimberly McManus Recognized in 2023 IAM Strategy 300

We are pleased to announce that Timothy Lowman and Kimberly McManus have been recognized in the 2023 edition of IAM Strategy 300: The World’s Leading IP Strategists. IAM Strategy 300 is an annual listing that identifies individuals who offer top-tier services relating to the development and implementation of world-class IP value creation programs.

Timothy Lowman has more than 40 years of experience as counsel in a broad range of commercial and intellectual property litigation. He is a Certified Specialist in Civil Litigation by the Law Society of Ontario as well as a registered Canadian Trademark Agent, a Certified Arbitrator and a Certified Licensing Professional. Clients have stated, “[Tim] is always the best-prepared person in the room. Pragmatic and approachable, he knows the facts and presents extremely complex issues in a straightforward manner.”

Kimberly McManus is a registered patent agent in Canada and the United States. With a PhD in chemistry, Kim provides specialized expertise to clients ranging from academic/research institutes and startups to pharmaceutical small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and larger blue chip companies. IAM has stated, “[Kim] represents numerous organisations that are leaders in their industry. She offers a variety of services that make a difference, including prosecuting patent applications, managing global portfolios and conducting due diligence.”

Together, Tim and Kim lead the Intellectual Property Group at Aird & Berlis LLP and Aird & McBurney LP. Aird & Berlis is proud to be one of Canada’s premier business law firms. Aird & McBurney LP is a leading Canadian intellectual property boutique firm with an internationally-renowned reputation. The firms work in union to secure Canadian and worldwide protection and provide IP rights enforcement.