Nick's practice focuses on patents and industrial designs (design patents).
Nick drafts and prosecutes Canadian, US, and international patent/design applications to grant, and advises clients on international filing strategies, patent validity, and patent infringement (freedom to operate). With a degree in mechanical engineering, Nick has expertly assisted clients in a variety of technological fields, including:
– industrial food and beverage processing equipment
– household consumer products (kitchen appliances, child safety, HVAC, cleaning, furniture, smart home devices)
– construction equipment and building systems
– renewable energy systems (solar, wind, wave)
– medical devices and imaging
– cryptocurrency mining equipment
– cannabis accessories (vaporizers)
– agricultural/farming equipment
– gaming devices and accessories
– clothing
– firefighting equipment
– aerial vehicles (drones)
– rapid prototyping (3D printers)
Qualifications
- Industry Involvement
Memberships
- Intellectual Property Institute of Canada (IPIC)
- Law Society of Ontario (LSO)
- College of Patent Agents and Trademark Agents (CPATA)