About Ridout & Maybee LLP
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.
The majority of our professionals have advanced degrees in science, engineering and IT – as well as law. This means we understand what our clients do, the industries they serve, and the way they do business. Our firm knows the key role that IP plays in their individual strategies for growth and success. Learn more about our IP professionals.
We are also a great place to work and are always looking for people to join our team. You can view our current opportunities on our careers page.
Explore one of Canada's longest operating intellectual property firms
Our Firm’s History
As a leading protector of intellectual property in Canada since 1893, our firm files an average of 3,000 patent and 1,000 trademark applications per year. We are one of the country’s longest successfully operating IP firms.
Our co-founder, John G. Ridout, was the author of one of the first Canadian textbooks on patents, Ridout on Patents, published in 1894.
J. Edward Maybee was the first President of what is today the Intellectual Property Institute of Canada. Six Ridout & Maybee LLP partners have held this title.
Today, our position at the forefront of IP law is evidenced by our editorial role in the Canadian Patent Reporter, the country’s authoritative journal on IP case law, with Marcus Gallie serving as editor.
For a more detailed look at the history of our firm, please visit our 125th anniversary page or scroll through our interactive history timeline above.
Firm Awards and Recognition
As a testament of our commitment to clients, Ridout & Maybee LLP has received awards and recognition in many leading publications over the years, most notably:
Intellectual Property Firms (Tier 4) (2019)
Top 10 Intellectual Property Boutique law firm (2012-2020)
Managing Intellectual Property’s IP Stars – Patent Prosecution (Tier 2), Trademark Prosecution (Tier 2), Trademark Contentious (Notable Firm) (2018)
Managing Intellectual Property’s IP Stars – Patent Contentious (Notable Firm), Patent Prosecution (Tier 2), Trademark Contentious (Notable Firm), Trademark Prosecution (Tier 2) (2017)
Listed in Chambers Global’s ranked list of intellectual property law firms (2014-2018)
WTR 1000 – World Trademark Review (2016-2017)
Canada’s Life Sciences Law Firm of the Year in Corporate INTL Magazine (2010)
Recommended by IAM Patent 1000 – The World’s Leading Patent Practitioners
Interested in reading more about intellectual property? Visit our news section for IP news from Canada and around the world or check out our other sources of firm information:
- Careers
- Administrative and Support Staff
- Ridout & Maybee LLP Mentors Law Students for the Harold G. Fox Moot
- Client Identification Requirements (By-Law 7.1 - Law Society of Ontario)
- Current Terms of Engagement
Careers @ Ridout & Maybee LLP
Below you will find a list of the various departments instrumental in the operation of our firm. We are always looking for talented individuals to join our team, so if you see a department you are interested in and qualified for we encourage you to apply! Simply send a cover letter and resume to hr@ridoutmaybee.com indicating the position and office location you are applying for.
Recent IP & Firm 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.