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High-Tech Intellectual Property Specialists
Protecting Software and Digital Innovation
Rowand LLP is a premier boutique intellectual property law firm in Toronto, specifically built to serve the needs of the high-tech sector. Established in 2011 by Fraser Rowand and Jeff Tracey, the firm has distinguished itself by focusing on Canadian-originated filings for innovative companies. If you are a tech startup or an established enterprise developing software, blockchain technology, or autonomous vehicle systems, you need a patent lawyer who understands the code as well as the law. Rowand LLP boasts a team where every professional has a background in electrical engineering, computer engineering, or computer science. This technical depth allows them to draft robust patents for complex subject matter that generalist firms might struggle to grasp. In fact, over 80% of their granted patents are for computer-implemented inventions, making them a top choice for digital innovators.
Strategic IP Portfolio Management
Beyond filing applications, Rowand LLP acts as a strategic partner in managing your intellectual property assets. They assist clients with IP Portfolio Development, ensuring that your patents and trademarks align with your business goals and provide a competitive edge. Their services include drafting and negotiating IP Agreements, such as licensing deals, asset sales, and non-disclosure agreements. If you are looking to hire a trademark agent to protect your brand identity in Canada and the US, their dual-qualified professionals can navigate the registration systems on both sides of the border. They also provide critical analysis for due diligence in mergers and acquisitions, helping investors and buyers assess the validity and value of IP assets.
Certified Expertise
The firm takes pride in its high level of specialization. Partners at the firm are among the few lawyers in Ontario recognized as Certified Specialists in Patent Law by the Law Society of Ontario. This certification is a mark of their extensive experience and superior knowledge in the field. Whether you need a freedom-to-operate opinion or representation in a patent dispute, Rowand LLP offers the sophisticated counsel typically found in large Bay Street firms, but with the agility and personalized attention of a boutique practice. Find a lawyer who speaks the language of innovation.
Key Practice Areas
- Patent Prosecution: Specializing in software, fintech, and electronics.
- Trademark Registration: Brand protection and portfolio management.
- IP Licensing: Drafting commercial agreements and tech transfers.
- Strategic Counseling: Freedom-to-operate and validity opinions.
Secure your competitive advantage with a team that understands your technology. Contact Rowand LLP today to discuss your intellectual property strategy.
Specializing In
Software Patents, Blockchain Technology, Fintech Innovation, Trademark Licensing
Address & Location
390 Bay Street, Suite 1200
Toronto, Ontario, M5H 2B1
Located in the Munich Re Centre, at the intersection of Bay Street and Richmond Street West.
Building Location
The office is situated in the Munich Re Centre, a prominent 26-storey office tower connected to the PATH network. The building features a modern lobby and is steps away from Nathan Phillips Square.
Suite Access
Enter the main lobby from Bay Street. Present identification at the security desk if required and take the elevators to the 12th floor. Follow signs to Suite 1200.
Parking Details
Paid underground parking is available within the building (access via Sheppard Street). There is also the large Green P garage under City Hall (Nathan Phillips Square) directly across the street.
Public Transit
Highly accessible via the TTC. Connected to Queen Station (Line 1) via the underground PATH system. The 501 Queen and 504 King streetcars are both within a short walking distance.
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