
Intellectual Property
- Overview
- Who To Contact
- Representative Matters
- Recent Developments
Aird & McBurney LP is a leading Canadian intellectual property boutique firm with an internationally-renowned reputation. Aird & McBurney works in union with Aird & Berlis to secure Canadian and worldwide protection and provide IP rights enforcement. Our clients benefit from the integration of agency and legal services within a single, full-service legal organization.
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)
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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Kazim helps clients succeed by providing thoughtful guidance on how to protect and leverage their 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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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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Steve Hundal is an intellectual property lawyer and a registered patent and trademark agent in Canada.
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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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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...
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Kaitlin is an intellectual property lawyer who enjoys collaborating with clients to develop effective IP strategies.
Group Members
Representative Matters
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Investor Group Announces Formation of North American Professional Women’s Hockey League
On June 30, 2023, the Mark Walter Group and Billie Jean King Enterprises (the “Investor Group”) announced that a single viable professional women’s hockey league in North America, featuring the best w... -
Pollitt & Company Inc. Leads Brokered Private Placement for Playgon Games Inc.
On May 3, 2023, Playgon Games Inc. (TSXV:DEAL), a proprietary SaaS technology company that delivers mobile, live-dealer technology to online gaming operators globally, closed a brokered private placem... -
Zoeller Company Acquires the Burke Group
Aird & Berlis successfully represented Zoeller Company in the acquisition of all the issued and outstanding shares of the Burke Group. -
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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Firm News
Aird & Berlis Partners Recognized as 2023 IP STARS
We are proud to share that three of our intellectual property lawyers have been recognized in the 2023 edition of IP STARS, Managing Intellectual Property’s guide to the world's leading IP firms and p... -
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91 Aird & Berlis Lawyers Recognized in The Best Lawyers in Canada 2024
Aird & Berlis is proud to announce that 91 members of the firm were selected by their peers for inclusion in the 2024 edition of The Best Lawyers in Canada. The firm is recognized across 44 practice ... -
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Aird & Berlis and Aird & McBurney Welcome New Partner Kazim Agha
We are pleased to announce that Kazim Agha has joined the firm as a partner and member of our Intellectual Property Group. -
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Aird & Berlis | Aird & McBurney Recognized in 2023 Edition of IAM Patent 1000
Aird & Berlis and Aird & McBurney are proud to be recognized in the Canada section of the 12th edition of the IAM Patent 1000: The World’s Leading Patent Professionals. The IAM Patent 1000 identifies ... -
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Direction From the Court on the Role of Expert Witnesses in Patent Cases
The Federal Court of Appeal recently provided insight on the appropriate procedures for managing the relationship between expert witnesses and legal counsel. -
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Another Step Towards Equality in Sport: A New Professional Women’s Hockey League
In a historic day for equality in sport, the Mark Walter Group and Billie Jean King Enterprises (the “Investor Group”) announced on June 30, 2023, that a single viable professional women’s hockey leag... -
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Canada Is Introducing Patent Term Adjustment: Here’s What We Know
For now, the proposed amendments are solely to the Patent Act and require a series of amendments to the Patent Rules which will codify many of the particulars of the new Patent Term Adjustment regime. -
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Tech Lending: How to Register Security Interests in IP
In addition to valuing IP, lenders must also understand the process for registering a security interest in IP. There are different systems for provincial, federal and U.S. registrations. Each presents... -
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Aird & Berlis Recognized in 2023 Canadian Legal Lexpert Directory
The Canadian Legal Lexpert Directory has recognized 51 partners at the firm as leading lawyers across 33 different practice areas. Aird & Berlis was also recognized at the firm level across 15 differe... -
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Tech Lending: Due Diligence Issues
Due diligence can be time-consuming and challenging to complete. However, it is crucial to understand the value and ownership of the borrower’s assets to ensure sufficient security in the collateral. -
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Aird & Berlis Welcomes Kaitlin Soye
Aird & Berlis is pleased to announce that Kaitlin Soye has joined the firm as Partner in our Intellectual Property Group. -
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Tech Lending: What Are IP Assets?
Knowing how different kinds of IP work and how ownership interests are protected at law enables lenders to assess the value of a business’s intangible assets and overall viability. -
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Aird & Berlis Trademark Practice and Practitioners Recognized in 2023 WTR 1000
Aird & Berlis is proud to be recognized in the 2023 edition of World Trademark Review 1000: The World’s Leading Trademark Professionals at both the firm and individual levels. -
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Canadian Intellectual Property Office Publishes Proposal for Increased Fees and Regulatory Impact Analysis Statement
Fees are expected to take effect on January 1, 2024, with increases by 25 per cent in most cases, rounded to the nearest whole dollar amount. -
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Federal Court Expunges Licensee’s Trademark Registrations for Bad Faith
The Federal Court recently expunged a sublicensee’s registration of the brand owner’s trademarks on the basis of bad faith and awarded punitive damages to the brand owner. Blossman Gas, Inc. v. Allian... -
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Tim Lowman Recognized in IAM Strategy 300 Global Leaders 2023
Aird & Berlis is pleased to announce that Tim Lowman, head of the firm's Intellectual Property Group, is recognized in IAM Strategy 300 Global Leaders 2023. This guide features some of the foremost ex...