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.
Meet Our People
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
Partner Benjamin Mak assisted in the writing for Nerds On Site Inc.'s ("NERDS") patent for "METHOD AND ROUTER TO PERMIT OR BLOCK INTERNET PROTOCOL (IP) CONNECTIVITY BASED ON ORIGINATING DOMAIN NAME SERVER (DNS) REQUESTS."
Matt Norwood to present at University of Windsor Lecture and Workshop on Patents
Partner Matt Norwood will be a lecturer and presenter during a 3-day intensive patent course and workshop offered by the University of Windsor - Faculty of Law from July 6 to 9, 2020.
Deadline Extensions at the Canadian Intellectual Property Office Due To COVID-19
In a notice dated March 16, 2020, the Canadian Intellectual Property Office has announced that they are invoking “unforeseen circumstances” and “public interest” provisions to implement extensions of time limits for all deadlines fixed under the Patent Act, the Trademarks Act, and the Industrial Design Act.
Joanna Pitkin featured on The Lawyered Podcast - Trademark Law
Partner Joanna Pitkin was featured on a podcast on Trademark Law from The Lawyered Podcast, hosted by Husein Panju. In this episode, Joanna chats with Husein on anything and everything Trademark Law, including trademark trolls and the “use requirement”; filing trademarks internationally; the relevance of a bricks-and-mortar presence; and more.
Intellectual Property in the Time of COVID-19
Prospective litigants should be cautious in bringing new matters before the courts during the current crisis, write Matt Norwood and Abbas Kassam. Several sectors of the Canadian economy have slowed significantly due to the havoc wrought by COVID-19. Many non-essential businesses are keeping their doors closed or the duration of the current social distancing measures.
The Passing of Friend and Former Partner Peter Hammond
The partners and members of Ridout & Maybee LLP are saddened at the loss of our friend and former partner Peter Hammond who passed away on May 28, 2020. We offer the most sincere condolences to his family, friends and colleagues.
Industry
Partner Benjamin Mak assisted in the writing for Nerds On Site Inc.'s ("NERDS") patent for "METHOD AND ROUTER TO PERMIT OR BLOCK INTERNET PROTOCOL (IP) CONNECTIVITY BASED ON ORIGINATING DOMAIN NAME SERVER (DNS) REQUESTS."
Matt Norwood to present at University of Windsor Lecture and Workshop on Patents
Partner Matt Norwood will be a lecturer and presenter during a 3-day intensive patent course and workshop offered by the University of Windsor - Faculty of Law from July 6 to 9, 2020.
Deadline Extensions at the Canadian Intellectual Property Office Due To COVID-19
In a notice dated March 16, 2020, the Canadian Intellectual Property Office has announced that they are invoking “unforeseen circumstances” and “public interest” provisions to implement extensions of time limits for all deadlines fixed under the Patent Act, the Trademarks Act, and the Industrial Design Act.
Joanna Pitkin featured on The Lawyered Podcast - Trademark Law
Partner Joanna Pitkin was featured on a podcast on Trademark Law from The Lawyered Podcast, hosted by Husein Panju. In this episode, Joanna chats with Husein on anything and everything Trademark Law, including trademark trolls and the “use requirement”; filing trademarks internationally; the relevance of a bricks-and-mortar presence; and more.
Intellectual Property in the Time of COVID-19
Prospective litigants should be cautious in bringing new matters before the courts during the current crisis, write Matt Norwood and Abbas Kassam. Several sectors of the Canadian economy have slowed significantly due to the havoc wrought by COVID-19. Many non-essential businesses are keeping their doors closed or the duration of the current social distancing measures.
The Passing of Friend and Former Partner Peter Hammond
The partners and members of Ridout & Maybee LLP are saddened at the loss of our friend and former partner Peter Hammond who passed away on May 28, 2020. We offer the most sincere condolences to his family, friends and colleagues.
Blog
Partner Benjamin Mak assisted in the writing for Nerds On Site Inc.'s ("NERDS") patent for "METHOD AND ROUTER TO PERMIT OR BLOCK INTERNET PROTOCOL (IP) CONNECTIVITY BASED ON ORIGINATING DOMAIN NAME SERVER (DNS) REQUESTS."
Matt Norwood to present at University of Windsor Lecture and Workshop on Patents
Partner Matt Norwood will be a lecturer and presenter during a 3-day intensive patent course and workshop offered by the University of Windsor - Faculty of Law from July 6 to 9, 2020.
Deadline Extensions at the Canadian Intellectual Property Office Due To COVID-19
In a notice dated March 16, 2020, the Canadian Intellectual Property Office has announced that they are invoking “unforeseen circumstances” and “public interest” provisions to implement extensions of time limits for all deadlines fixed under the Patent Act, the Trademarks Act, and the Industrial Design Act.
Joanna Pitkin featured on The Lawyered Podcast - Trademark Law
Partner Joanna Pitkin was featured on a podcast on Trademark Law from The Lawyered Podcast, hosted by Husein Panju. In this episode, Joanna chats with Husein on anything and everything Trademark Law, including trademark trolls and the “use requirement”; filing trademarks internationally; the relevance of a bricks-and-mortar presence; and more.
Intellectual Property in the Time of COVID-19
Prospective litigants should be cautious in bringing new matters before the courts during the current crisis, write Matt Norwood and Abbas Kassam. Several sectors of the Canadian economy have slowed significantly due to the havoc wrought by COVID-19. Many non-essential businesses are keeping their doors closed or the duration of the current social distancing measures.
The Passing of Friend and Former Partner Peter Hammond
The partners and members of Ridout & Maybee LLP are saddened at the loss of our friend and former partner Peter Hammond who passed away on May 28, 2020. We offer the most sincere condolences to his family, friends and colleagues.