How we work with clients, from early strategy through filing and ongoing portfolio analysis.
Patent preparation goes well beyond drafting and filing an application. Before you incur significant costs, we start by determining whether your invention is likely patentable, then help you decide whether patent protection is the right tool, or whether an industrial design, a trademark, or a trade secret fits better. We can also provide insight into a competitor's existing patent portfolio and strategy, and our experience filing outside the US and Canada helps you plan your intellectual property spend more effectively.
A patent can act as a shield, defending your company against competitors with patents of their own, or as a tool to assert your rights against a competitor infringing yours. Building a patent portfolio benefits from a clear strategy, and we work with you to build an IP roadmap suited to your business goals.
Once your IP is identified, we guide you through foreign filing decisions, the benefits and drawbacks of filing in particular jurisdictions, and the most cost-effective path to filing. As registered Canadian and US patent agents, we can practice directly before both patent offices for Canadian-resident applicants, without the added expense of a foreign associate. We bring substantial experience working with US patent examiners and understand both the US and Canadian filing systems.
We continue to provide valuable information about competitors' patent portfolios and strategy as your own portfolio and business evolve, helping you adjust your approach as the landscape changes.