Ridout & Maybee LLP is a full-service Canadian IP firm with offices in Toronto, Ottawa and Burlington serving clients across the country and internationally. Our firm consistently ranks as one of Canada’s top IP law firms in both Canadian and international surveys of in-house counsel.
We understand the business of innovation, and the vital role that IP plays in today’s competitive, market-driven economy.
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The lawyers and patent and trademark agents at Ridout & Maybee LLP bring both legal expertise and real-world industry knowledge to work for our clients. Many of our professionals were leaders in their technical field prior to working in intellectual property law, and hold advanced degrees and certifications.
News
New Government IP funding for Emerging Companies
The Canadian government through Industrial Research Assistance Program (IRAP) has introduced the IP Assist program for innovative Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs)
Four professionals recognized in the 27th Canadian Legal Lexpert Directory
Congratulations to Charles Boulakia, Ken Bousfield, Dino Clarizio and Daphne Maravei.
Unitary Patents and Unified Patent Court in Europe
The European patent system is undergoing significant changes in 2023. It is expected that a new Unitary Patent system will become available to pending European patent applications and issued European patents, and that the Unified Patent Court (UPC) will be in full operation on June 1, 2023.
On December 23, 2022, the Federal Court invalidated four registered marks owned by Quebec-based Alliance Autopropane Inc. (“AAP”). AAP obtained the right to use the trademark ALLIANCE AUTOGAS as a sublicensee of US-based propane gas company, Blossman Gas, Inc. (“Blossman”)
Dino Clarizio recognized in Who’s Who Legal: Thought Leaders Global Elite 2023
We are pleased to announce the recognition of Dino Clarizio as one of Who’s Who Legal: Thought Leaders Global Elite 2023. This recognition is given to those with 'vast experience' and 'ability to innovate, inspire and go beyond' in their field.
Matt Norwood to speak at the Eleventh Annual University of Toronto Patent Colloquium
Matt Norwood will be speaking on a panel on statutory subject matter at the Eleventh Annual University of Toronto Patent Colloquium, being held Friday, 11 November 2022, 9:00 AM – 3:10 PM EST.
Industry
New Government IP funding for Emerging Companies
The Canadian government through Industrial Research Assistance Program (IRAP) has introduced the IP Assist program for innovative Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs)
Four professionals recognized in the 27th Canadian Legal Lexpert Directory
Congratulations to Charles Boulakia, Ken Bousfield, Dino Clarizio and Daphne Maravei.
Unitary Patents and Unified Patent Court in Europe
The European patent system is undergoing significant changes in 2023. It is expected that a new Unitary Patent system will become available to pending European patent applications and issued European patents, and that the Unified Patent Court (UPC) will be in full operation on June 1, 2023.
On December 23, 2022, the Federal Court invalidated four registered marks owned by Quebec-based Alliance Autopropane Inc. (“AAP”). AAP obtained the right to use the trademark ALLIANCE AUTOGAS as a sublicensee of US-based propane gas company, Blossman Gas, Inc. (“Blossman”)
Dino Clarizio recognized in Who’s Who Legal: Thought Leaders Global Elite 2023
We are pleased to announce the recognition of Dino Clarizio as one of Who’s Who Legal: Thought Leaders Global Elite 2023. This recognition is given to those with 'vast experience' and 'ability to innovate, inspire and go beyond' in their field.
Matt Norwood to speak at the Eleventh Annual University of Toronto Patent Colloquium
Matt Norwood will be speaking on a panel on statutory subject matter at the Eleventh Annual University of Toronto Patent Colloquium, being held Friday, 11 November 2022, 9:00 AM – 3:10 PM EST.
Blog
New Government IP funding for Emerging Companies
The Canadian government through Industrial Research Assistance Program (IRAP) has introduced the IP Assist program for innovative Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs)
Four professionals recognized in the 27th Canadian Legal Lexpert Directory
Congratulations to Charles Boulakia, Ken Bousfield, Dino Clarizio and Daphne Maravei.
Unitary Patents and Unified Patent Court in Europe
The European patent system is undergoing significant changes in 2023. It is expected that a new Unitary Patent system will become available to pending European patent applications and issued European patents, and that the Unified Patent Court (UPC) will be in full operation on June 1, 2023.
On December 23, 2022, the Federal Court invalidated four registered marks owned by Quebec-based Alliance Autopropane Inc. (“AAP”). AAP obtained the right to use the trademark ALLIANCE AUTOGAS as a sublicensee of US-based propane gas company, Blossman Gas, Inc. (“Blossman”)
Dino Clarizio recognized in Who’s Who Legal: Thought Leaders Global Elite 2023
We are pleased to announce the recognition of Dino Clarizio as one of Who’s Who Legal: Thought Leaders Global Elite 2023. This recognition is given to those with 'vast experience' and 'ability to innovate, inspire and go beyond' in their field.
Matt Norwood to speak at the Eleventh Annual University of Toronto Patent Colloquium
Matt Norwood will be speaking on a panel on statutory subject matter at the Eleventh Annual University of Toronto Patent Colloquium, being held Friday, 11 November 2022, 9:00 AM – 3:10 PM EST.