David's practice is primarily directed towards patent drafting and prosecution, with an emphasis on electrical, mechanical, and computer related technology.

*David Greer Professional Corporation

David Greer is a partner of Ridout & Maybee LLP in the firm's Toronto office. His practice is primarily directed towards patent drafting and prosecution, with an emphasis on electrical, mechanical, and computer related technology.  He also assists clients in securing protection for their trade-marks, copyright, and industrial designs, and advises clients on licensing and strategic intellectual property portfolio development and management.

David assists a wide range of clients, from start-ups to multinational corporations. Prior to joining Ridout & Maybee LLP, David was in-house patent counsel for a publicly traded wireless communication equipment provider, and worked with a law firm in Tokyo, Japan.

David was awarded the J. Edward Maybee and Marie F. Morency Memorial prizes for the highest standing in the Canadian Patent Agent examinations during his qualifying year.

B.Sc. Eng. (Electrical), 1990, University of New Brunswick
LL.B., 1994, University of Toronto
Barrister & Solicitor, Province of Ontario, 1996
Registered Patent Agent, Canada, 1997
Registered Trade-mark Agent Canada, 1998

Intellectual Property Institute of Canada (IPIC), Fellow
Toronto Computer Law Group
Canadian Bar Association (CBA)