Jeff Tracey is an associate of Ridout & Maybee LLP in the firm’s Toronto office. His practice is principally directed towards patent drafting and prosecution, with an emphasis on electrical, mechanical, and computer related technology. He has drafted and prosecuted patents in a variety of fields, including power generation, wireless communication devices, electronic toll collection systems, laboratory equipment, electronic gaming systems, network management systems, email delivery systems, electronic input devices, telephone call management systems, video and image manipulation, and e-commerce systems.
Jeff has also drafted agreements relating to intellectual property matters such as non-disclosure agreements, assignment agreements and license agreements. Jeff also has extensive experience in conducting patent searches and providing opinions on the results of such searches.
Before commencing his legal career, Jeff worked in electrical and computer engineering for a variety of businesses, including a semiconductor company and an automotive manufacturer.