Principal of the firm. A registered patent agent since 1994, with more than 30 years of experience handling Canadian, US, and PCT patent matters, considerable depth in software patent applications, and the ability to file and prosecute directly at the USPTO for Canadian-resident applicants. Neil has drafted and prosecuted over 1,000 successful patent filings across software, communications, robotics, optics, and medical technology.
Brings a combined legal and technical background to the firm's patent and trademark work. Ashley also runs her own law firm, Burk Law Professional Corporation, where she specializes in trademarks.