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
Amendments to the Patent Act due to Bill C-13 (COVID-19 Emergency Response)
In response to the developing situation in Canada with respect to the COVID-19 crisis, the Canadian Government has passed Bill C-13, which features an amendment to the Patent Act.
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.
Firm operations to continue as normal in light of COVID-19
Ridout & Maybee LLP is committed to providing up-to-date information for our clients and would like to communicate an important message regarding the current state of firm operations across our three Ontario-based offices.
Ridout & Maybee LLP would like to congratulate the students of Western Law and the University of Ottawa on an impressive competition at the 2020 Harold G. Fox IP Moot. The students put forth an excellent showing that was well received by all in attendance.
Trademark Alert: Madrid Protocol WIPO Applications Designating Canada
It has been almost 8 months since the new regime of trademark legislation came into force in Canada. Since June 17, 2019, it has been possible to designate Canada in an Application for International Registration Governed by Madrid Protocol (WIPO Application) or extend an existing WIPO International Registration into Canada.
Ridout & Maybee LLP is pleased to be ranked in Canadian Lawyer Magazine's Top 10 Intellectual Property Boutiques in Canada for 2020. Listed in the February/March 2020 edition of the magazine, this year marks the eighth consecutive year that the firm is included in the rankings.
Industry
Amendments to the Patent Act due to Bill C-13 (COVID-19 Emergency Response)
In response to the developing situation in Canada with respect to the COVID-19 crisis, the Canadian Government has passed Bill C-13, which features an amendment to the Patent Act.
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.
Firm operations to continue as normal in light of COVID-19
Ridout & Maybee LLP is committed to providing up-to-date information for our clients and would like to communicate an important message regarding the current state of firm operations across our three Ontario-based offices.
Ridout & Maybee LLP would like to congratulate the students of Western Law and the University of Ottawa on an impressive competition at the 2020 Harold G. Fox IP Moot. The students put forth an excellent showing that was well received by all in attendance.
Trademark Alert: Madrid Protocol WIPO Applications Designating Canada
It has been almost 8 months since the new regime of trademark legislation came into force in Canada. Since June 17, 2019, it has been possible to designate Canada in an Application for International Registration Governed by Madrid Protocol (WIPO Application) or extend an existing WIPO International Registration into Canada.
Ridout & Maybee LLP is pleased to be ranked in Canadian Lawyer Magazine's Top 10 Intellectual Property Boutiques in Canada for 2020. Listed in the February/March 2020 edition of the magazine, this year marks the eighth consecutive year that the firm is included in the rankings.
Blog
Amendments to the Patent Act due to Bill C-13 (COVID-19 Emergency Response)
In response to the developing situation in Canada with respect to the COVID-19 crisis, the Canadian Government has passed Bill C-13, which features an amendment to the Patent Act.
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.
Firm operations to continue as normal in light of COVID-19
Ridout & Maybee LLP is committed to providing up-to-date information for our clients and would like to communicate an important message regarding the current state of firm operations across our three Ontario-based offices.
Ridout & Maybee LLP would like to congratulate the students of Western Law and the University of Ottawa on an impressive competition at the 2020 Harold G. Fox IP Moot. The students put forth an excellent showing that was well received by all in attendance.
Trademark Alert: Madrid Protocol WIPO Applications Designating Canada
It has been almost 8 months since the new regime of trademark legislation came into force in Canada. Since June 17, 2019, it has been possible to designate Canada in an Application for International Registration Governed by Madrid Protocol (WIPO Application) or extend an existing WIPO International Registration into Canada.
Ridout & Maybee LLP is pleased to be ranked in Canadian Lawyer Magazine's Top 10 Intellectual Property Boutiques in Canada for 2020. Listed in the February/March 2020 edition of the magazine, this year marks the eighth consecutive year that the firm is included in the rankings.