Patents

Negotiating the protection of patent rights is often a daunting task. At Cassan Maclean, we tailor our services to your specific objectives and finances with a view to the future of your business. Our legal, scientific and business expertise enables us to guide you efficiently and effectively through the entire patenting process.

Our team has expertise in a diverse range of scientific and engineering technology areas including electrical, optical, computer (software and hardware), mechanical and consumer products, as well as the chemical, biotechnology and pharmaceutical arts. Our clients include individuals, corporations, educational institutions as well as other law firms located throughout the world.

We provide comprehensive advice on all issues relating to patents. We assist clients with surveying and evaluating their technology for inventions and designs, patentability searching and evaluations, and the preparation, filing, prosecuting and maintenance of patent applications in Canada and throughout the world. We also have extensive expertise in assessing infringement of patents for technology owned by clients, providing advice in relation to the validity of patents, enforcing patent rights, defending against infringement claims, negotiating and preparing licenses, valuation of patent portfolios and devising global patent protection strategies.

Our professionals are dedicated to making sure your company obtains the most it can from its research and development (R & D), ensuring maximum protection for its valuable technology without going over-budget and, also, pointing to the best steps to ensure that it obtains the government reimbursements for R & D expenses it is entitled to.

Trademarks

Trademarks are intrinsically associated with a company's image, and form one of most important assets of any business. Used wisely, they help establish business reputation, generating goodwill and repeat customers.

At Cassan Maclean, we can help you with all manner of trademark issues from acquisition to enforcement. Our team of professionals offers a wide range of services, including:

• trademark searching and evaluation;

• application preparation, filing and prosecution (in Canada and worldwide);

• trademark licensing; and,

• enforcement or defence of trademark rights against third parties.

We provide valuable legal and practical advice to help you get the most out of your trademarks.

Domain Names

No longer merely "street signs" for your web site, domain names have evolved to function as online brands. As more businesses seek to establish an Internet presence, disputes involving the ownership and use of domain names are increasing.

With experience in domain name dispute resolution negotiation, and proceedings such as the Uniform Domain Name Dispute Resolution Policy (UDRP) and the Canadian Domain Name Dispute Resolution Policy (CDRP), Cassan Maclean can help you secure and protect your online identity.

Industrial Designs

The success of a product in today’s marketplace depends not only on its functionality, but on its aesthetic appeal. As a result, companies invest heavily in industrial design and protecting this valuable intellectual property right is essential.

The experienced professionals at Cassan Maclean can assist your company in all aspects of industrial design including the preparation, filing, prosecution and registration of applications, licensing and the protection and enforcement of industrial design rights.

Copyright

The law of copyright protects original works in various fields including:

• literary (including computer software, books, pamphlets, brochures, poetry, song lyrics without music);

• artistic (photographs, sculptures, drawings, maps, paintings, architectural works);

• dramatic (videos, plays, films, scripts, screenplays);

• music (words and music, or music only);

• performer's performance;

• communication signals (for broadcasters); and,

• sound recordings.

The experienced professionals at Cassan Maclean offer a full complement of services relating to the protection and preservation of copyright in all areas. From registration to licensing, to the assessment of infringement risks and litigation, we can assist you in all matters regarding copyright.