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Patentability searches
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Miscellaneous advising regarding patentability and other technology development issues
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Drafting and filing of patent applications in Canada, or throughout the world via our network of trusted foreign associates
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Prosecution of patent applications
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PCT Practice - handling of international patent applications or national phase entries under the Patent Cooperation Treaty
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Post-grant procedures, including re-examination and re-issue of patents
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Infringement searches and opinions
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Validity searches or opinions
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Chain of title searches
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Retrieval of documents, file histories etc.
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Litigation support
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Portfolio management
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Monitoring and prompt payment of maintenance fees on pending applications or issued patents in various countries
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Corporate intelligence gathering, patent watches, subject matter or prior art searches
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Domestic support and advising for foreign counsel
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Due diligence
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Drafting or review of license agreements
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Enforcement proceedings
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Litigation - in provincial superior courts, or in the Federal Court of Canada, through appeals