Intellectual Property Law

TRADEMARKS

Trademark applications, enforcement relating to infringement, passing off and counterfeiting, oppositions and cancellation proceedings, and trademark searching

LITIGATION

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Intellectual property,  breach of contract, defamation, breach of trust, and economic interference

PATENTS

Patent applications; patent litigation, infringement and freedom to operate opinions

TECHNOLOGY & STARTUP

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Technology & IP licensing and transfer agreements, joint venture agreements, software licenses, end-user licenses, and incorporation 

COPYRIGHT

Copyright registration, enforcement, clearance, infringement and fair dealing opinions, and licensing negotiations

DISPUTE RESOLUTION

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Negotiations and settlement agreements, mediation 

About Us

Registered Patent and Trademark Agent

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Education:

J.D. 

University of Toronto

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B. Sc - Biology 

Western University

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Member of 

• Intellectual Property Institute of Canada (IPIC)

• Toronto Intellectual Property Group (TIPG)

Jerry Z. Chen​

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Jerry is a lawyer, patent and trademark agent based in Markham and Richmond Hill, serving the Greater Toronto Area. Jerry has been practicing in the area of intellectual property and litigation since 2011.

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Previously, Jerry practiced at a national intellectual property boutique law firm. Jerry has successfully appeared before the Federal and Provincial Courts, and has represented clients from local businesses to multi-national corporations. Jerry was also counsel in one of Canada's largest patent infringement trials.

Jerry's practice now focuses on addressing the needs of start-ups and small businesses.

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Jerry has extensive experience in advising on intellectual property, licensing, branding, as well as common technology and corporate issues.

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Jerry's core values are:

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• Proportionality - balancing business objectives, risks, and budget

• Responsiveness - timely and direct communication

• Clarity - making legal concepts and process easy to understand

• Efficiency - using experience and technology to reduce delay and costs

• Candour - being upfront about risks, fees and turnaround time

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Jerry can assist clients in English, Mandarin and Japanese.

Helen Ren​

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Helen (Yuelin) Ren is a registered trademark agent and articling student at JZC Intellectual Property Law. She obtained two Master of Laws degrees from Osgoode Hall Law School and the LL.B. from University of Science of Technology Beijing.

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Prior to joining JZC IP, Helen worked as a legal assistant at one of Canada’s leading intellectual property law firms for over 6 years. Helen also assisted in examining Madrid international trademark applications in China.

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Helen is fluent in English and Mandarin.