International IP Rights

Scope Of Services

Representing our Canadian clients in numerous other countries is just part of what we do.

Gain trust across a city, province, territory, state, country, or continent – we’ve done all of these.

Intellectual property (IP) today knows no boundaries and no borders.

International IP rights are of foremost concern to entrepreneurs and innovators alike.

 

Law Services

We offer the services of a licensed law firm in Ontario, Canada.

Where appropriate we can represent both Canadians and foreign citizens / businesses / concerns in Ontario and under select conditions, across Canada.

Our legal services include document drafting, negotiation, and strategic advising in respect of intellectual property legislation including the Patent Act and Trademarks Act.

 

Registered Patent Agency

Being a registered patent agent allows us to represent individuals, partnerships, and corporations alike, before the Canadian Intellectual Property Office (CIPO).

As a registered patent agent, we are able to become agent of record on any given patent or industrial design application on behalf of a client.

In instances where we become an agent of record, it does not matter whether our client is Canadian or from another country.

We also represent foreign clients on behalf of foreign law firms and patent and trademark agencies.

Likewise being a registered patent agent gives us access to a professional international network of registered patent agents in other countries.

Our screened associate network gives our Canadian clients peace of mind when dealing with international IP rights.

 

Registered Trademark Agency

Being a registered trademark agent allows us to represent individuals, partnerships, and corporations alike, before the Canadian Intellectual Property Office (CIPO).

As a registered trademark agent, we are able to become agent of record on any given trademark or certification mark application on behalf of a client.

We are also authorized to act for both Canadian and foreign clients in matters of trademark oppositions and expungement proceedings.

In instances where we become an agent of record, it does not matter whether our client is Canadian or from another country.

We also represent foreign clients on behalf of foreign law firms and patent and trademark agencies.

Likewise being a registered trademark agent gives us access to a professional international network of registered trademark agents in other countries.

Our screened associate network gives our Canadian clients peace of mind when dealing with international IP rights.

 

Why Are International IP Rights Important?

The last forty years has witnessed not just a significant commercial revolution but a cultural revolution as well.

The world of on-line connectivity, commerce, and communication, have made international IP rights a significant issue for all involved.

Whereas at one time international IP rights may have been significant only to “large players”, today’s market is inundated by smaller professional competitors.

The Internet of today allows commercial development and delivery in almost every country in the world.

Travel, language, money transfer – many of these barriers have almost all but vanished.

 

How Do We Protect You?

A big part of what we do is represent international individuals, businesses, law firms, and patent and trademark agencies, here in Canada.

There is however, no restriction on where our clients actually reside, or of what country they are citizens.

We represent individuals and businesses from six continents here in Canada.

Our foreign clients can be assured of professional security and communication, as we offer services as registered patent and trademark agents.

Pnc IP Group is also a licensed law firm, and our client trust accounts and trust funds are all monitored and audited by the Law Society of Ontario.

We’ve built security and trust with our foreign clients, regardless of whether they are individuals, partnerships, corporations, law firms, or patent and trademark agencies.

 

International IP Rights Flow Two Ways

Not only does Pnc IP Group represent clients from different countries, we have a proud track record of representing Canadians in foreign countries.

Most of our clients have intellectual property rights in more than one jurisdiction, and we safeguard their rights through our trusted associate network.

 

Confidentiality And Security

Whether we represent Canadian clients abroad or foreign clients here in Canada, we offer solicitor-client confidentiality.

We also offer the assurance of registered and licensed patent and trademark agency services.

Our financial accounts are monitored and governed by the Law Society of Ontario, providing our foreign clients with an extra layer of security and trust.

Not only is Pnc IP Group a licensed law firm, and a firm of registered patent and trademark agents, but we are also insured to protect our clients.

We offer foreign law firms and agencies all the confidences of a domestic law firm, combined with a specialized intellectual property capacity.

We accommodate international time zones and deadlines, allowing our clients to conduct business during their normal local business hours.

We also offer live communication for foreign clients, by telephone or online, regardless of their time zone or location.

We offer a variety of application filing services and patent application services, and welcome you to contact us.

As a law firm, we are able to act as a lawyer and representative in Canada for foreign companies.

As a registered agent in Canada, we are able to represent foreign companies before the Canadian Intellectual Property Office.

Whether you require a patent lawyer or agent in Canada, or wish to visit us in the greater Toronto area, we welcome you to reach out to us.

PNC IP Group offers full stream patent application filing services in Canada.

Safeguard your innovations and inventions with the best in the business.

Contact Pnc IP Group today or visit our location to learn more about our services.

None of the content on this website constitutes legal advice or advice as a registered patent and trademark agent.

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Contact Pnc IP Group today or visit our location to learn more about our International IP Rights services.