Patent prosecution support for innovators at the forefront of technology
With a background in software development, Rachel has a strong interest in emerging technologies. Her practice focuses on patent prosecution, where she is committed to supporting clients in protecting technical innovations across a range of industries, particularly in the software sector and in technologies involving artificial intelligence.
With hands-on experience as a full-stack software developer, Rachel brings a practical understanding of the innovation process to her legal work. She assists with drafting and prosecuting patent applications, collaborating closely with inventors and technical teams to accurately capture the scope of their inventions.
Before entering law, Rachel worked as a software developer at Ottawa-based startup Fellow.ai, where she built new features and contributed across the full development cycle. Her technical experience strengthens her ability to guide clients through the complex intersection of law and technology.
During law school, she served as a Research Assistant at the University of Ottawa, focusing on the regulation of artificial intelligence. She also completed an internship with the Canadian Internet Policy and Public Interest Clinic (CIPPIC), where she supported copyright litigation, contributed to policy submissions on legal technology, and assisted with transactional matters for technology-oriented public interest clients. In addition, she worked with the Canadian Robotics and Artificial Intelligence Ethical Design Lab (CRAiEDL), exploring the legal and ethical implications of designing socially interactive robots.
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