About

Counsel. Scientist. Inventor.

A career built at the intersection of science, law, and commerce — dedicated to turning ideas into protected, lasting value.

Professional Experience

Two Decades at the Frontier of IP Law

For more than two decades, I have practised intellectual property law with a focus on procurement, licensing, validity, infringement analysis, and right-to-use opinions. My work spans patents, trademarks, and trade secrets across a broad range of technology sectors. I have drafted and negotiated complex commercial agreements — distribution, confidentiality, supply, technology licensing, joint venture, and employment — and have provided strategic counsel on risk management, privacy, and corporate governance. I have also supported and managed litigation, and served as general counsel to a technology company, giving me a deep appreciation for the operational realities that clients face.

Leadership & Community

Building Communities Around Innovation

I have served on the boards of numerous small and medium enterprises and not-for-profit institutions. I helped establish a regional innovation centre and have contributed to advisory councils supporting university-based research and commercialization. I founded and continue to lead a not-for-profit dedicated to building a marketplace for early-stage technologies, including developing and maintaining an automated patent intelligence service.

Education & Accreditation

Credentials & Qualifications

2002Canadian Patent Agent
2000Canadian Trademark Agent
2000Master of Securities Law
1994Bachelor of Laws
1991Bachelor of Science — Engineering Chemistry

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