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

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.