Intellectual Property lawyer with a focus on patent prosecution for life sciences and tech companies
Rutherford is an associate in our Montréal office. He earned his Bachelor of Laws and Juris Doctor from Université de Montréal.
With a strong academic foundation in both science and law, Rutherford is passionate about helping creators protect their innovations and intellectual property assets. His scientific training and start-up experience enable him to understand the technical nuances of his client’s inventions and communicate those nuances clearly to patent offices and other stakeholders.
Rutherford takes a practical, client-focused approach to patent protection whether he’s working with a start-up, an SME or a multinational. He guides clients through the process providing them with clear steps, realistic expectations and proactive solutions to keep applications on track. His technical training and start up experience allow him to understand complex technologies and client business objectives, allowing him to tailor his advice and maintain alignment as priorities evolve.
Qualifications
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Publications
- Exius, Rutherford et al. “Establishing Amoxicillin Allergy in Children Through Direct Graded Oral Challenge (GOC): Evaluating Risk Factors for Positive Challenges, Safety, and Risk of Cross-Reactivity to Cephalosporines.” The Journal of Allergy and Clinical Immunology. In practice vol. 9,11 (2021): 4060-4066. doi:10.1016/j.jaip.2021.06.057.