Richard is a lawyer and registered patent and trademark agent with a focus on patent law. He advises clients on protecting and commercializing their technology and has successfully obtained hundreds of patents in Canada, the United States, and internationally. His work spans a wide range of technical fields, including oil and gas, construction materials and equipment, software, social media, electronic gaming machines, sporting goods, and medical devices.

With over 20 years of experience in all aspects of intellectual property law, Rick works with a broad range of clients, from entrepreneurs to multinational corporations, helping them establish and protect their innovations. He regularly provides strategic advice on patent filings and portfolio development.

Rick's background in mechanical engineering gives him a practical understanding of the technological challenges his clients face. He brings a hands-on, engineering-informed approach to his legal work, quickly grasping the underlying technology and developing cost-effective protection strategies that align with his clients' business objectives.

Languages
English

Bar Admissions
Called to the Alberta Bar, 2011
Called to the British Columbia Bar, 2005

Education
University of Toronto, J.D., 2004
University of British Columbia, B.A.Sc., 1999

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This blog is authored by members of the Privacy & Data Management Department. We follow new and interesting issues emerging in the legal and business communities. We follow emerging issues, legal developments, and new technology as they impact privacy and data management. We will focus on how organizations can protect, manage and innovate with information considering the various risks, regulatory and governance requirements.