Patents are important assets that, when protected and exploited efficiently, can generate significant revenue. Torys’ patent lawyers and agents are experienced in all stages of patent protection, from invention to patent prosecution and enforcement. Most of our intellectual property lawyers are also registered patent agents for both the U.S. and Canadian patent offices.
Our patent-related services include assisting clients in
- rendering opinions for clearance of inventions for patent procurement
- rendering freedom-to-operate opinions
- preparing and prosecuting patent applications
- drafting and negotiating license and assignment agreements
- drafting and negotiating manufacturing and distribution agreements
- protecting and exploiting business method patents, including the prosecution, licensing, acquisition, assignment and transfer of software and related technology
- selecting and clearing design patents and advising on design protection,
- marking, application and registration in the United States, Canada and worldwide
- performing due diligence and negotiating asset purchase agreements in corporate acquisitions
- litigating patent infringement and patent licensing disputes
- counseling and rendering opinions on Hatch-Waxman matters