Area of Practice

Patents with a focus on mechanical patents.

Education & Bar Admissions

B.Eng. & Mgmt. (Mech. Eng.), McMaster University, 1992
LL.B., Queen's University, 1997

Admitted to the Bar of Ontario, 2002
Registered Canadian Patent Agent, 2004
Registered United States Patent Agent, 2005

Profile

James Raakman is an associate lawyer with Bereskin & Parr and a registered Canadian and United States patent agent.

James attended McMaster University where he received a Bachelor of Engineering and Management in mechanical engineering in 1992. He then graduated from Queen's University in 1997, with his law degree. Before joining Bereskin & Parr James gained extensive engineering experience while working in the automotive industry for five years.

James’ practice is focused on patent prosecution, primarily of mechanical innovations.

Professional Memberships

Canadian Bar Association (CBA)
Intellectual Property Institute of Canada (IPIC, Associate)
Professional Engineers Ontario (PEO)