Expert patent strategist for cutting‑edge technologies
Isi leverages over 20 years of patent prosecution experience and deep industry knowledge to guide deeptech and cleantech companies through the process of strategically developing, managing and monetizing their IP rights in North America and globally.
Your trusted leader in global patent strategy
Isi works with deeptech and cleantech companies to build high-value patent portfolios for technologies, including satellite communications hardware, maritime intelligence software, energy saving low power RF devices, solar and wind power equipment, carbon emission reduction technology, image recognition hardware and software, natural language processing software, robotic sensors, medical devices, and electronic-based consumer products.
Isi is a “client first” patent professional who prioritizes communication and collaboration to achieve meaningful outcomes. Her out-of-the box thinking includes regularly leveraging Canadian IP funding programs to support early-stage and scaling clients.
A dedicated supporter of the Toronto technology community, Isi serves as an active Board Member on University of Toronto’s Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering Industry Advisory Board and Co-Chair of UofT's ECE Critical Connect Conference which connects industry and UofT ECE research. She regularly mentors ventures at the Global Climate Finance Accelerator at UofT's Lawson Climate Institute as well as at UofT's Entrepreneurship Hatchery.
Isi is consistently listed as an expert in various national and international surveys, including in the WIPR Leaders Directory, Lexpert®/American Lawyer Guide to the Leading 500 Lawyers in Canada, the Canadian Legal Lexpert® Directory, and Best Lawyers in Canada.
Qualifications
- News
- Speaking
- Industry Involvement
- "Women in ECE panel", Faculty of Electrical and Computer Engineering, University of Toronto, March 24, 2026
- “AI in Practice: Examining the Real-World Impact”, Critical Connect Conference, University of Toronto’s Department of Electrical & Computer Engineering (ECE), February 3, 2026
- “Demystifying IP: From University Licensing to Startup Challenges”, Centre for Entrepreneurship at U of T, December 3, 2025
- “The Bot Stops Here: AI and the Future of IP Practice”, IPIC Annual Conference, October 8-10, 2025
- "Essential IP Elements and Concepts”, speaker, Osgoode Certificate Program in Negotiating and Drafting IT Agreements, April 2, 2025
- "IP Essentials: Crafting Ownership and Strategic Plans in Academia and Beyond", speaker, University of Toronto, March 4, 2025
- “IP and Commercialization”, Centre for Quantum Information and Quantum Control (CQIQC), speaker, February 28, 2025
- Cross-border Success: Navigating Legal and IP Challenges of U.S. Expansion, speaker, MaRS Discovery District and Export Development Canada, November 26, 2024
- ChIPs Toronto: Empowering Each Other – Women in IP and Tech, ChIPs, July 31, 2024
- Coffees for Climate: Global Climate Finance Accelerator Inaugural Report Launch, University of Toronto, June 13, 2024
- Electrical & Computer Engineering (ECE) Amplifier, University of Toronto, April 16, 2024
- Negotiating and Drafting IT Agreements, York University, March 21, 2024
- Intellectual Property Funding Crash Course, MaRS Discovery District, January 23, 2024
- Impact Alliance for Climate – IP & Government Grants & Tax credits, Desjardins & EY, December 7, 2023
- Intellectual Property Strategies for AI Inventions: Balancing Innovation and Human Creative Rights, The Canadian Bar Association, November 21, 2023
- College of Patent Agents and Trademark Agents: Continuing to Build the Regulator, Intellectual Property Institute of Canada (IPIC), October 11-12, 2023
- CIPO Update, Intellectual Property Institute of Canada (IPIC), October 11-12, 2023
- Navigating the Legal Complexities of Generative AI, The Ontario Bar Association (OBA), September 21, 2023
- The Great Pivot – More Options and Opportunities for Engaging Alumni, University of Toronto Alumni Association, May 4, 2023
- Negotiating and Drafting IT Agreements on the topic “Essential IP Elements and Concepts”, Osgoode Hall Law School, March 25, 2023
- Patentable Subject Matter in Canada and its Evolving Nature, University of Toronto Patent Colloquium, November 11, 2022
- How is IP strategy relevant to AI/Quantum Technologies, SOSCIP Industry Roundtable, September 30, 2022
- How to help Startups Build Their IP Strategy, UofT Entrepreneurship Hatchery, September 22, 2022
- How to help promising start-ups leverage intellectual property for securing investments and funding, The Canadian Bar Association (CBA), September 20, 2022
- CBA Intellectual Property Symposium “NFTeasers: non-fungible tokens (NFTs) and related IP issues, Canadian Bar Association, June 9, 2022
- Essential IP Elements and Concepts, Osgoode Hall Law School, York University, March 24, 2022
- Protecting Intellectual Property Outside Canada’s Borders, Ontario Bar Association, November 9, 2021
- Hosting Roundtable: Managing Client Expectations and Obligations, IPIC, October 14, 2021
- It’s Time for an IP Strategy, AGE-WELL, October 5, 2021
- Demystifying Intellectual Property: IP as a Tool for Protection and Growth, Her CEO Journey, August 12, 2021
- Institute Across Borders: Legal Issues and Best Practices for Ontario Lawyers from Around the World- Protecting Intellectual Property Outside Canada’s Borders, Ontario Bar Association, July 14-15, 2021
- Hands On with IP – How IP can Strengthen your Social Venture, Ryerson Social Venture Zone, May 11, 2021
- Advanced IP Topics for Biomedical Companies, Ryerson Biomedical Zone, April 8, 2021
- AI (and other ECE tech) meets Intellectual Property (IP), University of Toronto; Faculty of Engineering, March 31, 2021
- Osgoode Hall’s Certificate in Negotiating & Drafting IT Agreements, Osgoode Hall Law School, York University, March 25, 2021
- The Basic of IP – Looking to Entrepreneurship, University of Toronto; Faculty of Engineering, March 22, 2021
- Basics of Patents and IP, Ryerson Biomedical Zone, February 26, 2021
- ILead Career Talk: Law & Policy, University of Toronto; Faculty of Engineering, February 3, 2021
- Hatchery Pitch-A-Thon, Y Combinator & Hatchery, January 29, 2021
- Artificial Intelligence: Critical Updates on Contracting, IP and Ethical Issues, Canadian Technology Law Association (CAN-TECH), November 2, 2020
- Fundamentals of Intellectual Property Law for Emerging Clients, Ontario Bar Association (OBA), October 29, 2020
- Lab2Market Intellectual Property Overview, Ryerson University, July 27, 2020
- Artificial Intelligence: Patentability and Inventorship in Europe, Intellectual Property Institute of Canada, June 17, 2020
- Essential IP Elements and Concepts, York University, March 26, 2020
- The Artificial Inventor?, CAN-TECH Law Association, February 5, 2020
- Patenting Artificial Intelligence (AI) – Advanced Practice Tips and Looking Ahead, IPIC, November 13, 2019
- Protecting AI innovations in healthcare and life sciences, Lexology, October 15, 2019
- Building a Women Investors Network: A Collective Community for Collaboration, Private Capital & Co-Investment in Women-Led Businesses, Angel Investors Ontario (AIO), October 7, 2019
- Engineering, Innovation and Creativity: The Past, Present and Future of Engineering, Ontario Society of Professional Engineers (OSPE), September 25, 2019
- Conversation on Artificial Intelligence and Privacy, OBA, September 17, 2019
- Hands on with Intellectual Property – Understanding how to Leverage IP rights to Protect New Technologies, AGE-WELL, May 30, 2019
- The Entrepreneurship Hatchery NEST Orientation, University of Toronto, May 1, 2019
- Game Planning to Build Strong IP, Ontario Bioscience (OBIO), April 25, 2019
- Innovating in Aging & Tech: Perspectives for Startups & Researchers, AGE-WELL, April 17, 2019
- AIPLA Women in IP Networking Global Event, American Intellectual Property Law Association (AIPLA), April 4, 2019
- Essential IP Elements and Concepts, Osgoode Hall Law School, March 7, 2019
- AI (and other ECE tech) meets Intellectual Property, University of Toronto, January 23, 2019
- Artificial Intelligence: Trends and Issues in 2019, The Knowledge Group, December 19, 2018
- Hands on with Intellectual Property – Understanding what IP can mean for your Startup, Talent to Talent Conference, November 16, 2018
- Emerging Technologies 101, Intellectual Property Institute of Canada (IPIC), October 11, 2018
- Protecting and Enforcing Your IP Rights in Artificial Intelligence: Fundamentals and Considerations You Need to Know, The Knowledge Group, September 27, 2018
- Artificial intelligence, intellectual property and other legal considerations, Lexology, September 25, 2018
- The Intersection between AI and Intellectual Property, University of Toronto – Return and Learn: Alumni Machine Intelligence Bootcamp presented by the Division of Engineering Science, September 22, 2018
- Advising Clients on the Steps to commercializing Innovation, Intellectual Property Institute of Canada (IPIC), June 11, 2018
- Intellectual property and your business: Information and networking event, The Canadian Intellectual Property Office (CIPO) and the Business Development Bank of Canada (BDC), April 26, 2018
Memberships
- American Intellectual Property Law Association (AIPLA)
- Intellectual Property Institute of Canada (IPIC)
- Canadian Bar Association (CBA)
- Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE)
- Law Society of Ontario (LSO)
- Toronto Computer Lawyer's Group (TCLG)
- Toronto Intellectual Property Group (TIPG)
- College of Patent Agents and Trademark Agents (CPATA)
- International Trademark Association (INTA)
Teaching Activities
- Medical Innovation & Technology Program (24 weeks), University of Toronto, December 1, 2024