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Mechanical and industrial innovations are fundamental to the success of businesses ranging from small start-ups to established international corporations.
Bereskin & Parr works with inventors in the field of mechanical and industrial technology including medical devices, automotive technologies, water treatment systems, office furniture and vacuum cleaners and injection molding equipment. Our clients in this area include many local businesses and major corporations, as well as universities both in North America and overseas.
The mechanical and industrial practice group at Bereskin & Parr includes professionals with a wide range of educational and industry experience, with degrees in mechanical and civil engineering, metallurgy, physics, and nuclear engineering. These professionals have expertise in drafting, prosecuting and licensing mechanical and industrial technologies. Many of our professionals have multi-disciplinary technical experience, which enables us to more effectively protect inventions that include mechanical aspects, in combination with chemical, electrical and electronic aspects. Members of our group are registered to act before the patent offices of Canada, the United States, and the United Kingdom, as well as the European Patent Office. We also work with associates around the world to protect the patent interests of our clients worldwide.
Our Services
The following is a list of the services that members of the mechanical and industrial group provide:
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Performing prior art searches, including structure-based searches
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Providing patentability, validity and infringement opinions
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Preparing and prosecuting patent applications worldwide
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Conducting due diligence investigations
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Preparing and negotiating licensing agreements
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Providing strategic advice on intellectual property portfolios
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Conducting intellectual property audits
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Enforcing intellectual property rights
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