Riches, McKenzie & Herbert LLP continues in the tradition of our founder, patent attorney, Charles H. Riches who, in 1887, founded one of the earliest firms in what was then the recently formed Dominion of Canada, specializing in patent and industrial design matters. More than a century later, our law firm of Riches, McKenzie & Herbert LLP continues as its sole focus, the protection of our clients’ intellectual property in Canada and abroad.
As a boutique law firm, we practice in all aspects of intellectual property law in Canada including patent, trademark, copyright and industrial design acquisition, maintenance and enforcement, as well as IP litigation disputes.
Our forward thinking approach and extensive knowledge is instrumental in protecting the extrinsic value of our clients’ patents. We have the knowledge and skills to assess the viability of patenting new inventions and technologies. Our patent professionals can draft, file and prosecute patent applications, and where necessary, litigate Canadian patent rights. Our patent attorneys can proactively counsel our clients through every step of the patent application process, and implement strategies to protect their intellectual property rights, both in Canada and abroad. Our clients’ patents encompass a diversified portfolio of industries and include those in the biotechnology, computer software and hardware, oil and gas production, chemistry, agriculture as well as in the mechanical and robotic fields.
When IP disputes over patents, trademarks, designs or copyrights arise, the IP litigation lawyers at Riches, McKenzie & Herbert LLP possess demonstrated experience in IP litigation. Our litigation team has both patent agent/trademark agent designations, in addition to being lawyers. Our lawyers not only know litigation,
but also the details of the Patent Act and the Trademarks Act. Our litigation team has consistently proven that it can compete with firms larger in size and has successfully assisted large international and national companies, and individuals in protecting their rights.
A Canadian industrial design is analogous to a United States design patent, and provides protection to the visual features of a particular pattern, shape, configuration and/or ornamentation applied to a finished product. Our multi-disciplinary technical experience enables us to advise clients on possible industrial design protections with respect to a broad range of different products. With our comprehensive knowledge of protections offered under the Industrial Design Act in Canada, we can provide our clients with a sound understanding of the advantages and requirements to legally protect their designs.
Our firm has significant experience drafting, negotiating, and advising on the licensing of intellectual property and IP agreements. Our team has expertise in drafting agreements with respect to all aspects of intellectual property, including the licensing of patents, trademarks, designs and copyrights, both in Canada and abroad, through our network of foreign associates. Our experienced professionals can help you to avoid your intellectual property being deemed unenforceable or invalid due to the non-inclusion of provisions required by the various Intellectual Property Acts.
DELAYS IN RECEIVING PATENT OFFICE MAINTENANCE FEE NOTIFICATIONS APPROACH TWELVE (12) MONTHS.
Effective 23 May 2025, there is a threatened national postal service interruption due to a potential strike by Canada Post. It is possible that mail delivered will be suspended at any time until…
Canada Post resumes services on 17 December 2024, after the employees were ordered back to work. An industrial inquiry commission was ordered by the government to review and recommend a new way…
Effective November 29, 2024, the United States Postal Service (“USPS”) has temporarily suspended mail to Canada due to the ongoing strike by Canada Post workers. Accordingly, at this time, USPS is not accepting any mail addressed to Canadian addresses, and any mail addressed to a Canadian address that was sent after the strike began on November 15, 2024, will not be delivered until the Canada Post strike is concluded…
Effective November 15, 2024, there is a national postal service interruption due to a strike by Canada Post. During this time, no mail will be delivered until Canada Post has reached a resolution. Please note that this may result in some service delivery delays…
The Canadian Intellectual Property Office (CIPO) has recently announced that applicable small entity 2nd, 3rd and 4th anniversary patent maintenance fees were incorrectly published on the CIPO website, and in the Patent Office Notices and Payment Letters for each of the calendar years 2021, 2022, 2023 and 2024.
Previously, CIPO identified…
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Riches McKenzie & Herbert LLP
2 BLOOR STREET EAST, SUITE 1800,
TORONTO, CANADA M4W 3J5
(416) 961-5000
riches@patents-toronto.com
Riches McKenzie & Herbert LLP
2 BLOOR STREET EAST, SUITE 1800,
TORONTO, CANADA M4W 3J5
(416) 961-5000
9:00 am to 5:00 pm E.S.T.
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