Nick's practice focuses on patents and industrial designs (design patents).
Nick drafts and prosecutes Canadian, US, and international patent/design applications to grant, and advises clients on international filing strategies, patent validity, and patent infringement (freedom to operate). With a degree in mechanical engineering, Nick has expertly assisted clients in a variety of technological fields, including:
- industrial food and beverage processing equipment
- household consumer products (kitchen appliances, child safety, HVAC, cleaning, furniture, smart home devices)
- construction equipment and building systems
- renewable energy systems (solar, wind, wave)
- medical devices and imaging
- cryptocurrency mining equipment
- cannabis accessories (vaporizers)
- agricultural/farming equipment
- gaming devices and accessories
- clothing
- firefighting equipment
- aerial vehicles (drones)
- rapid prototyping (3D printers)
Qualifications
- Industry Involvement
Memberships
- Intellectual Property Institute of Canada (IPIC)
- Law Society of Ontario (LSO)
- College of Patent Agents and Trademark Agents (CPATA)