Patents
Cleantech
Mechanical & Industrial Processes
Medical Devices
Oil & Gas
Industrial Designs
Licensing & Transactions
Education
B.A., Western University, 2004 B.E.Sc., Western University, 2004 J.D., University of Toronto, 2007
Qualifications
Admitted to the Ontario Bar, 2008
Registered Canadian Patent Agent, 2010
Registered United States Patent Agent, 2010
Professional Memberships
American Intellectual Property Law Association (AIPLA) Intellectual Property Institute of Canada (IPIC), Associate Intellectual Property Owners Association (IPO) International Association for the Protection of Intellectual Property (AIPPI)
Kevin Shipley
B.A., B.E.Sc. (Mech. Eng.), J.D.
Kevin's practice focuses on patent prosecution with an emphasis on mechanical innovations. Kevin also focuses on freedom to operate, patent infringement, and patent validity investigations, as well as advising on confidentiality agreements, patent licenses, and other IP-related agreements.
While obtaining his degree in mechanical engineering, Kevin completed an internship in the oil refining industry during which he focused on preventative maintenance and failure avoidance based on vibration analysis of rotating and reciprocating machinery.
Kevin currently serves as Chair of the Ontario Engineering Competition Advisory Board, and as a volunteer advisor with the Research, Innovation and Commercialization (RIC) Centre. He is also a member of the Intellectual Property Owners Association (IPO) IP Licensing Committee.
Kevin also speaks about patent and IP-related issues, including providing in-house education and training seminars for clients, and lecturing at the Western University Faculty of Engineering, the Richard Ivey School of Business, the Loyalist College and the Schulich School of Business.
Kevin was both a summer student and an articling student with Bereskin & Parr LLP.
Education B.A., Western University, 2004 B.E.Sc., Western University, 2004 J.D., University of Toronto, 2007
Qualifications
Admitted to the Ontario Bar, 2008
Registered Canadian Patent Agent, 2010
Registered United States Patent Agent, 2010
Kevin's practice focuses on patent prosecution with an emphasis on mechanical innovations. Kevin also focuses on freedom to operate, patent infringement, and patent validity investigations, as well as advising on confidentiality agreements, patent licenses, and other IP-related agreements.
While obtaining his degree in mechanical engineering, Kevin completed an internship in the oil refining industry during which he focused on preventative maintenance and failure avoidance based on vibration analysis of rotating and reciprocating machinery.
Kevin currently serves as Chair of the Ontario Engineering Competition Advisory Board, and as a volunteer advisor with the Research, Innovation and Commercialization (RIC) Centre. He is also a member of the Intellectual Property Owners Association (IPO) IP Licensing Committee.
Kevin also speaks about patent and IP-related issues, including providing in-house education and training seminars for clients, and lecturing at the Western University Faculty of Engineering, the Richard Ivey School of Business, the Loyalist College and the Schulich School of Business.
Kevin was both a summer student and an articling student with Bereskin & Parr LLP.
Human Resources Professionals Association Toronto, ON
June 7, 2017
A part of a panel, Kevin Shipley discussed IP implications related to employees and IP ownership via a webinar for the Human Resources Professionals Association.
"How to Build a Product" seminar
RIC Centre Mississauga, ON
June 5, 2017
As part of RIC Centre's Expert Speaker Series, Kevin Shipley will provide information on the key elements involved in turning an idea into a product, ready for sale.
Kevin Shipley will be speaking at the BDO Manufacturing Month seminar on Wednesday, November 2nd. The panel will be discussing the outlook on the 2016 CME Survey Results, Government Incentives for Technology Innovations, Redefining Labour in the Industry, Accessing Funding for Expansion and Growth and Manufacturing Success - A Local Industry Story. Kevin will be discussing how manufacturing companies can use intellectual property as part of a competitive business strategy, as well as highlighting some of the common pitfalls encountered by companies along the way.
BDO Manufacturing Month events are being held in 8 cities across Canada from October 27 - November 3, 2016. The sessions are listed by province. Please select the Province to see the list of events and associated agenda, topics and presenters.
For more information or to register for this event click here.
IP Boot Camp
Loyalist College Belleville, Ontario
September 12, 2016
Kevin Shipley gave a speech on intellectual property protection and management to entrepreneurs and representatives of start-ups at the Loyalist College.
RIC Centre Startup Bootcamp
RIC Centre Mississauga
February 3, 2016
Stephen Beney and Kevin Shipley will be speaking at the RIC Centre Startup Bootcamp on Wednesday, February 3rd from 8:00 am to 12:00pm. They will be hosting the Intellectual Property Bootcamp session.
To learn more about this event and future startup bootcamps from RIC and Bereskin & Parr, please click here.
Bereskin & Parr
2015 Intellectual Property Breakfast Clinics: Leveraging your Competitive Advantage - IP in Agreements and IP Enforcement
Mississauga, ON
November 25, 2015
IP in Agreements and IP Enforcement – Wednesday, November 25th
Breakfast: 7:30am to 8:00am Presentation & Workshop: 8:00am to 9:00am
Key Highlights:
Licensing / Agreement considerations
Challenging Patents – from protests to oppositions
Challenging Trademarks – from oppositions to cancellations
Litigation considerations
Our professionals Stephen Beney, Mina Chana, Kevin Shipley and Amrita V. Singh will look at various IP considerations when entering into agreements generally and more specifically when making distribution and licensing agreements. Our team will also examine and discuss challenges to your IP from competitors as well as challenges you can make to your competitors IP. A brief look at IP litigation will end the clinic.
Location:
6750 Century Avenue
Suite 101
Mississuaga, Ontario
L5N 2V8
Bereskin & Parr is pleased to present our 2015 Mississauga IP Breakfast Clinics. Taking place monthly from September to November, each session will tackle relevant IP news, trends and best practices, including practical IP strategies for entrepreneurs and technology managers.
The professionals of the firm’s Mississauga Office have a wide range of expertise in IP, and offer the opportunity to learn more about practical patent and trademark strategies and delve even deeper into your area of expertise or interest by participating in specialised breakout workshops.
Ontario Engineering Competition 2014
Oshawa, ON
January 31, 2014 - February 2, 2014
We are pleased to announce that Bereskin & Parr sponsored the Ontario Engineering Competition (OEC) as a Sustaining Major Patron. As a sponsor of this event for many years, members of the firm will be participating in a variety of areas. Kevin Shipley is Chair of the OEC Advisory Board, while Chris Bury and Reshika Dhir represented Bereskin & Parr as judges for the Innovative Design competition.
For over 30 years, the annual OEC has provided Ontario engineering students with academic challenges beyond the class room and has contributed to the development of both technical and "soft skills" required in modern, real-world engineering employment. Each year, over 200 students, selected from all accredited engineering programs in Ontario, compete against each other in a variety of technical and presentation based categories, with the winners of each category advancing to represent Ontario at the national Canadian Engineering Competition.
Further information about the event can be found here.
The Richard Ivey School of Business, The University of Western Ontario
Patents and IP: A Scientist’s Perspective London, Ontario
October 12, 2011
Kevin Shipley of Bereskin & Parr LLP will be speaking on Patents and IP: A Scientist’s Perspective.
The National Ideathon competition launched by AGE-WELL and HACKING HEALTH will take place in five Canadian cities in 2017. The goal is to identify and invest in great new technologies and services to support healthy aging. Prizes awarded at the AGE-WELL–HACKING HEALTH National Ideathon will total $75,000 in cash and in-kind services.
To learn more about this event, please click here.
The 6th Annual Toronto Entrepreneurs Conference & Tradeshow
The Toronto Entrepreneurs Conference & Tradeshow is designed to provide entrepreneurs with the opportunity to expand their professional network and learn what it takes to grow their business.
The conference will take place at the Mississauga Convention Centre.
For more information or to register for this event, please click here.
RIC Centre
Growing Your Business: Tech Forecast for 2016 Mississauga
December 3, 2015
Stephen Beney and Kevin Shipley will be attending this event from the RIC Centre on Thursday, December 3 at 8:00 am.
The Toronto Entrepreneurs Conference & Tradeshow has been designed to provide both new and experienced entrepreneurs with the opportunity to expand their professional network, hear tips and opportunities from fellow entrepreneurs, and learn what it takes to become successful and stay thriving. This will be a great opportunity for our firm to provide owners of established businesses in various industries with information on strategies on how to handle existing IP issues within their organization.
The Toronto Entrepreneurs Conference & Tradeshow has been designed to provide both new and experienced entrepreneurs with the opportunity to expand their professional network, hear tips and opportunities from fellow entrepreneurs, and learn what it takes to become successful and stay thriving. This will be a great opportunity for our firm to provide owners of established businesses in various industries with information on strategies on how to handle existing IP issues within their organization.
The RIC Centre Incubator, in partnership with the Xerox Research Centre of Canada (XRCC), recruits companies that have a viable business on the verge of launching to the next level of growth.
The Research, Innovation, Commercialization (RIC) Centre is a virtual incubator that helps entrepreneurs fast-track their business to market, while partnering with business leaders, government, and educators to support and promote innovation in the fields of advanced manufacturing, aerospace, life sciences and emerging technologies.
Western University
Canadian Engineering Competition 2014 London, ON
March 13 - 15, 2014
Kevin Shipley, a member of Bereskin & Parr’s Mechanical & Industrial Processes practice group and Chair of the Ontario Engineering Competition Advisory Board, will be judging the Canadian Engineering Competition (CEC) 2014.
Kevin has expertise in patents and mechanical innovations, and has spoken at several Ontario Universities about patent and IP-related issues, including at the Western University Faculty of Engineering, the Richard Ivey School of Business and the Schulich School of Business.
The Canadian Engineering Competition (CEC) is a nationwide competition that gives Canadian undergraduate engineering students with the greatest knowledge of their program the opportunity to showcase their technical, communication and innovative skills in a variety of challenging competitions.
Winners of the Ontario Engineering Competition, a firm sponsored event, will be moving on to the CEC to compete against winning students from other regional competitions across Canada, in competitions designed to mimic engineering practices experienced by the engineering profession including: Engineering Communication, Consulting Engineering, Extemporaneous Debate, Innovative Design, Junior Design, Senior Design and Re-Engineering.
Professional Memberships
American Intellectual Property Law Association (AIPLA) Intellectual Property Institute of Canada (IPIC), Associate Intellectual Property Owners Association (IPO) International Association for the Protection of Intellectual Property (AIPPI)
News
Don Cameron and Kevin Shipley contribute to the publication of Bullen & Leake & Jacob's Canadian Precedents of Pleadings
Litigation Cases
Stackpole Powertrain International ULC et al. ats. Magna Powertrain Inc
Defended Stackpole Powertrain in a patent infringement action relating to variable capacity oil pumps for automotive engines.
Counsel: Don Cameron, Kevin Shipley and Amrita V. Singh
(2012), (T-1274-12)
