Origins IP – Ottawa, ON

Specialized Intellectual Property and Trademark Services

Origins IP (formerly Croll & Co.) is a dedicated Canadian intellectual property firm located in Ottawa, offering expert guidance on trademarks, industrial designs, and domain names. Founded in 2008 by Amy Lynne Croll, the firm has established itself as a leader in brand protection for local entrepreneurs, national businesses, and multinational corporations. While many firms treat IP as a secondary service, Origins IP focuses exclusively on helping you secure and manage your most valuable intangible assets. Whether you need to find a trademark lawyer (or agent) to register your brand or require strategic advice on portfolio management, this firm combines the expertise of a large practice with the personal attention of a boutique agency.

Comprehensive Brand Protection

Origins IP works jointly with patent professionals to offer a full suite of IP services. Their core areas of expertise include:

• Trademark Registration: Conducting comprehensive clearance searches and managing the entire filing and prosecution process to ensure your brand is legally protected.
• Industrial Designs: Securing rights for the visual features of your products, preventing competitors from copying your unique designs.
• Domain Name Disputes: Representing clients in disputes before CIRA and ICANN to recover hijacked or infringing domain names.
• IP Portfolio Management: Developing strategies to maintain and enforce your intellectual property rights both in Canada and internationally.
• Opposition Proceedings: Defending your trademark applications against challenges and opposing conflicting marks that threaten your brand’s distinctiveness.

Client-Centered Advocacy

Amy Lynne Croll and her team are known for their practical, business-minded approach. They understand that intellectual property is a business tool, not just a legal concept. The firm prides itself on offering creative strategies and ethical solutions that align with your commercial goals. With a deep commitment to continuing education and active involvement in the IP community, Origins IP stays at the forefront of the ever-changing landscape of intellectual property law. If you are looking to hire an IP specialist who will fight for your brand as if it were their own, Origins IP is the partner you need.

Located in Nepean

The firm’s office is located at 1750 Courtwood Crescent, in a business park setting in Nepean, just off Woodward Drive. This location offers easy access from Highway 417 and provides a quiet, professional environment for consulting on complex IP matters.