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Electronics

The protection of trade secrets is the number-one priority for many companies, particularly in the electronics manufacturing industry. Companies in these industry face the daunting task of creating innovative products and services in a world with short product life spans and disappearing employee loyalty. When mission-critical trade secrets are at issue, clients rely on our expertise and proven track record to protect themselves. Case law allows protection of trade secrets, even in Ontario where employee non-compete contract clauses are subject to statutory restriction.

We are assisting our clients in the registration and protection of trademark, copyright and trade secret rights, the licensing of those rights, and the commercialization of electronic technologies. We advise both domestic and foreign companies prior to development and use of a mark, to registration with the Canadian Patent and Trademark Office, protection of marks abroad and trademark litigation. We refer specific patent questions to outside expert counsel, whether in Canada or the United States.

What distinguishes us from many other law firms is our businesslike approach to solving our clients' problems.  We recognize that the most aggressive (and expensive) strategy may not always be the best solution to a client's problem. We also recognize that most clients would prefer to spend less money to alleviate their problems than spend more. As a result, in every matter we handle, we seek to identify the client's primary business objective, design a solution to fit that objective, and then implement that solution in the most efficient manner possible. Our strategies are tailored to the individual needs of each client, with an emphasis on efficiency and cost-effective use of resources. We believe strongly that effective use of technology enables us to serve our clients better and to conserve their financial resources. Technology is not an end in itself, but rather a tool that, when properly used, can bring significant efficiency to the delivery of legal services. Our philosophy is to apply our significant technology resources to our clients' needs in a cost-effective way that contributes value to our clients' pursuit of their objectives.