Intellectual Property
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Lola is a registered patent agent in Canada and the Unites States, with a PhD in clinical biochemistry from the University of Toronto.
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Steve Hundal is an intellectual property lawyer and a registered patent and trademark agent in Canada.
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Erica’s aptitude for grasping the technicalities of emerging innovations helps her draft strong patent applications for her clients, strategical...
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Kimberly thrives on the challenge of figuring out how best to claim, strengthen and protect her clients’ inventions in order to create a strateg...
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Jay is a registered patent agent in Canada and the United States, with extensive experience in mechanical, electromechanical and software-related tech...
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Tony represents clients in a variety of high-technology industries, and has extensive patent prosecution experience in the fields of software, hardwar...
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With an extensive science background and industry experience at a multinational pharmaceutical company, Kitt has established himself as a leading pate...
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Peter is an intellectual property lawyer and a registered patent agent with the Canadian Intellectual Property Office and the United States Trademark ...
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Pia-Lauren’s forward-thinking approach and scientific credentials allow her to understand the technological underpinnings of an invention as wel...
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Michelle is a registered Canadian trademark agent licensed to practise in Canada and the United States.
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Jonathan has first-hand knowledge of the challenges faced by inventors in protecting their innovations.
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Peter specializes in patent and industrial design preparation and prosecution; patentability and freedom-to-operate opinions; assistance in designing ...
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Our Clients
Our clients’ interests span a wide range of industries, including fast-moving consumer goods, IT, telecoms, financial services, electronics, materials, manufacturing, life sciences, medtech, pharmaceuticals, media and aviation.
- Startups & Scale-ups
- Overseas attorney firms
- Fortune 100 companies
- Universities & TTOs
- Venture Capitalists
- Solo inventors
- Hospitals
- Research Institutions
Our Services
Our technical depth allows us to offer unparalleled services in:
- Preparing patent applications
- Patent filing and prosecution in Canada and worldwide
- Prior art searching
- Patentability, infringement and validity opinions
- Preparing licences, assignments, security interests
- Performing patent audits
- Devising patent strategies and portfolio management
- Due diligence in commercial transactions
Contacts
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BioFull bio
Lola is a registered patent agent in Canada and the Unites States, with a PhD in clinical biochemistry from the University of Toronto.
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BioFull bio
Erica’s aptitude for grasping the technicalities of emerging innovations helps her draft strong patent applications for her clients, strategical...
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BioFull bio
Kimberly thrives on the challenge of figuring out how best to claim, strengthen and protect her clients’ inventions in order to create a strateg...
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Jay is a registered patent agent in Canada and the United States, with extensive experience in mechanical, electromechanical and software-related tech...
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Tony represents clients in a variety of high-technology industries, and has extensive patent prosecution experience in the fields of software, hardwar...
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With an extensive science background and industry experience at a multinational pharmaceutical company, Kitt has established himself as a leading pate...
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Steve Hundal is an intellectual property lawyer and a registered patent and trademark agent in Canada.
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Grant is focused on determining the most effective solutions to clients' business, licensing and intellectual property issues.
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Ken is driven to help his clients resolve their problems, particularly the ones for which it seems there is no answer.
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Amy is a strong litigator with significant experience representing clients on a broad range of intellectual property matters.
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Tim Lowman is known as a client-centric, forward- thinking, detail-oriented and personable lawyer. Clients and colleagues consistently recommend him f...
Who We Help
We represent Fortune 100 companies in the life sciences, food and beverage, entertainment, media, sports and communications, energy and mining sectors, in addition to the electrical, mechanical, biomedical, computer engineering and software development industries. Our clients also include individuals, startups, universities, hospitals and research institutions.
Members of our IP team are involved in many industry organizations, including:
- Advocates’ Society
- American Intellectual Property Law Association (AIPLA)
- Association of University Technology Managers (AUTM)
- Canadian Society for Pharmaceutical Sciences (CSPS)
- Canadian Society of Pharmacology and Therapeutics (CSPT)
- Chartered Institute of Arbitrators
- Intellectual Property Owners Association (IPO)
- Intellectual Property Institute of Canada (IPIC)
- International Association for the Protection of Intellectual Property (AIPPI)
- International Federation of Intellectual Property Attorneys (FICPI)
- International Trademark Association (INTA)
- Licensing Executives Society (LES)
- Life Sciences Ontario (LSO)
- Toronto Intellectual Property Group (TIPG)
Representative Matters
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Voltage Pictures Successful in Court of Appeal Decision
The Federal Court of Appeal released its decision regarding Voltage Pictures’, a movie production company, certification of a reverse class action for pursuing copyright infringement claims. -
Federal Court of Appeal Affirms Use of Reverse Class Actions For Copyright Infringement Claims
On September 8, 2021, the Federal Court of Appeal released its decision in Salna v. Voltage Pictures, LLC, 2021 FCA 176 regarding certification of a reverse class action (i.e. where there is a class o... -
Putman Investments Acquires Toys “R” Us Canada
On August 19, 2021, Putman Investments Inc., a Canadian-based, family-owned enterprise, announced its acquisition of Toys “R” Us and Babies “R” Us Canada from Fairfax Financial... -
City Water Successfully Defeats Opposition to VIRGIN WATER Trade-Mark
City Water International Inc. was successful in defeating an opposition to its application for the registration of the VIRGIN WATER trade-mark in Canada. -
Hand Sanitizer Patent Lawsuit Gets Green Light
A Master of the Ontario Superior Court has ruled that Francisco Munoz, a chemical engineer whose name appears on the patent as the inventor of foaming alcohol hand sanitizer, can sue Deb Group, the mu...
Recent Developments
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88 Aird & Berlis Lawyers Recognized in The Best Lawyers in Canada 2023
Aird & Berlis is proud to announce that 88 members of the firm were selected by their peers for inclusion in the 2023 edition of The Best Lawyers in Canada. The firm is recognized across 43 practice ... -
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Aird & Berlis | Aird & McBurney Recognized in 2022 edition of the IAM Patent 1000
Aird & Berlis and Aird & McBurney are proud to be recognized in the Canada section of the 2022 edition of the IAM Patent 1000: The World’s Leading Patent Professionals, a guide that identifies the top... -
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Tim Lowman and Ken Clark Recognized as 2022 IP STARS
Two of our leading intellectual property lawyers have been recognized as Trademark stars in the 2022 edition of IP STARS, Managing Intellectual Property’s guide to the world's leading IP firms and pra... -
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Aird & Berlis and Aird & McBurney Welcome Partner Peter S. L. Wong
We are pleased to announce that Peter S. L. Wong has joined the firm as a partner and member of our Intellectual Property Group. -
News itemFirm NewsWorld Intellectual Property Day 2022
Aird & McBurney and Aird & Berlis are proud to celebrate World IP Day 2022 -
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Aird & Berlis/Aird & McBurney Partner With Black Entrepreneurs to Protect and Drive Innovation
Aird & Berlis LLP and Aird & McBurney LP are pleased to announce a strategic collaboration with the Black Entrepreneurship Alliance to provide legal guidance and support for Black entrepreneurs. -
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Excess Claims Fees to Be Introduced Into Canada’s Patent Regime
The Canadian patent regime has always been unique and flexible. However, many of these unique aspects are disappearing in order to bring Canada’s patent regime into procedural harmony with the practic... -
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Aird & Berlis Welcomes New Partner Amy Grenon
Aird & Berlis is pleased to announce that Amy Grenon has joined the firm as a partner and member of our Intellectual Property Group and Litigation Group. -
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84 Aird & Berlis Lawyers Recognized in The Best Lawyers in Canada 2022
Aird & Berlis is proud to announce that 84 members of the firm were selected by their peers for inclusion in the 2022 edition of The Best Lawyers in Canada. The firm is recognized across 43 practice ... -
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Aird & McBurney Welcomes Three New Members to IP Group
We are pleased to announce that Jay Millman, Michelle Lacroix and Jonathan Adams have joined Aird & McBurney as members of our Intellectual Property Group. -
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Aird & Berlis | Aird & McBurney Recognized in 2021 edition of the IAM Patent 1000
Aird & Berlis and Aird & McBurney are proud to be recognized in the Canada section of the 2021 edition of the IAM Patent 1000: The World’s Leading Patent Professionals. -
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2021 Edition of Doing Business in Canada Now Available!
Aird & Berlis is pleased to present the 2021 edition of Doing Business in Canada. This publication was developed to provide a general overview of Canadian federal and Ontario law, and is intended for ... -
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Aird & Berlis Partners Recognized as 2021 IP STARS
Three members of the Aird & Berlis Intellectual Property Group have been recognized in the 2021 edition of IP STARS, Managing Intellectual Property’s guide to the world's leading IP firms and practiti... -
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Aird & Berlis Lawyers Named in Lexpert Special Edition: Health Sciences 2021
Aird & Berlis partners Trent Horne and Donald Johnston are among the leading lawyers named in the Lexpert Special Edition: Health Sciences 2021. This publication focuses on health services and the Lex... -
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Aird & Berlis Recognized in 2021 Canadian Legal Lexpert Directory
43 members of Aird & Berlis have been recognized in the 2021 Canadian Legal Lexpert Directory. -
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Aird & Berlis and Aird & McBurney Welcome Partner Steve Hundal
We are pleased to announce that Steve Hundal has joined the firm as a partner and member of our Intellectual Property Group.
Blog Posts
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TheSpotlight
The Date for Assessing Disclosure Sufficiency – Is This an Open Issue?
Recently, the Federal Court of Appeal released its decision in Pharmascience Inc. v. Bristol-Myers Squibb Canada Co., 2022 FCA 142. The decision touches on various issues, but I want to focus on one: ... -
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Supreme Court of Canada Recognizes ‘Making Available’ Right
In the recent Society of Composers, Authors and Music Publishers of Canada v. Entertainment Software Association, 2022 SCC 30 decision, the Supreme Court of Canada recognized that copyright owners may... -
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Federal Court Holds That Design and Promotional Activities for FLNG Facility Did Not Infringe Canadian Patent
The Canadian Federal Court’s recent decision in Steelhead LNG (ASLNG) Ltd. v. ARC Resources Ltd., 2022 FC 998 held that mere design and promotional activities for a floating liquefied natural gas faci... -
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Federal Court Adopts New Framework for Assessing Subject-Matter Eligibility and Directs CIPO To Use it
In Benjamin Moore, the Federal Court has provided a clear legal framework with little room for misinterpretation. It is unlikely that a new practice notice will be issued while the decision is still c... -
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Amendments to Canadian Patent Rules Coming Into Force October 3, 2022
On October 3, 2022, amendments to the Canadian Patent Rules will come into force, introducing changes to patent prosecution in Canada. The most significant of these changes are excess claims fees and ... -
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Adoption of Bill 96 – Are Your Trademark Rights Secured?
On May 24, 2022, the National Assembly of Québec adopted Bill 96, An Act respecting French, the official and common language of Québec, reforming language laws in the province. Bill 96 will have broad... -
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Pizza Problems: Federal Court Expunges Trademark Registration for Lack of Control Over Licensed Use
The recent Canadian Federal Court decision in Milano Pizza Ltd. v. 6034799 Canada Inc., 2022 FC 425 reinforces the importance of brand owners maintaining control of their trademarks. -
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Examining the 2022 Federal Budget’s Provisions for Intellectual Property
The 2022 Federal Budget and the accompanying omnibus bill, Bill C-19, seek to implement several legislative changes that will affect intellectual property rights. -
TheSpotlightWorld Intellectual Property Day 2022
Aird & McBurney and Aird & Berlis are proud to celebrate World IP Day 2022. -
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Ghost in the Well: Court Expunges Registration of a Competitor’s Trademark
While the concept of “bad faith” has percolated in Canadian trademark law for some time, the Federal Court’s recent decision in Advanced Purification Engineering Corporation (APEC Water Systems) v. iS... -
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Your Song Was Handmade For Somebody Like Me: Court Clears Ed Sheeran of Copyright Infringement in Shape of You
Ed Sheeran, along with the other Shape of You songwriters, brought a claim in the High Court of Justice in London, England, seeking a declaration that they did not infringe Sami Chokri’s copyright in ... -
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Spring Cleaning: Getting your IP House in Order
A considerable portion of many companies’ values is tied to its IP assets and goodwill. All organizations should have a good understanding of those assets and ensure that they are being maximized. -
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IP 101: Understanding the Basics of Intellectual Property
Generally, intellectual property falls into four main categories – patents, trademarks, copyrights and trade secrets. Being knowledgeable about the different forms of IP can help you understand what c... -
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Aird & Berlis/Aird & McBurney Partner With Black Entrepreneurs to Protect and Drive Innovation
Aird & Berlis LLP and Aird & McBurney LP are pleased to announce a strategic collaboration with the Black Entrepreneurship Alliance to provide legal guidance and support for Black entrepreneurs. -
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A Mermaid Has No Tears — Danish Court Rules Zombie Cartoon and Face-Masked Photo Infringe Copyright in The Little Mermaid Statue
Denmark’s Østre Landsret court sided with the estate of Edvard Eriksen, the creator of The Little Mermaid statue in Copenhagen’s harbour, in a copyright infringement claim against the Berlingske newsp... -
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Whose Liability Is It Anyway? The Court Clarifies the Burden in Summary Trials and Infers Inducement
In Janssen Inc. v. Pharmascience Inc., 2022 FC 62, the Federal Court highlighted two important issues: the burden in summary trial proceedings and the evidentiary burden for proving inducement of pate...