Bereskin & Parr
Acquisition in 2024
Bereskin & Parr is a Canadian intellectual property law firm founded in 1965 and historically headquartered in Toronto. It operated four offices and employed more than 70 lawyers and patent and trademark agents, offering a full range of IP services across sectors such as clean technology, automotive, cannabis, life sciences, and medical devices. The firm specialized in copyright, digital media, artificial intelligence, electrical and computer technology, and financial technology. Recognized as a leading practitioner in Canada, Bereskin & Parr served clients of varying sizes, domestically and internationally, before its acquisition by IPH Limited and Smart and Biggar.
Smart & Biggar-Fetherstonhaugh
Acquisition in 2022
Smart & Biggar is Canada's largest firm practising exclusively in intellectual property and technology law, with offices in Ottawa, Toronto, Montreal, Vancouver and Calgary. Related to Fetherstonhaugh - Canada's largest patent agency firm - through common partners, offices and personnel, we have been leaders in intellectual property and technology law for over a century.
Intellectual property rights are only valuable if they can be protected and exploited intelligently. At Smart & Biggar/Fetherstonhaugh, we are devoted to maximizing the value of our clients' intellectual property and technology assets. While we are proud that we have been selected repeatedly as Canada's leading intellectual property firm in numerous Canadian and international surveys, we recognize that our success is best measured by your success.
Xenith IP Group
Acquisition in 2019
Xenith IP Group is a holding company that encompasses a variety of specialized intellectual property services firms. It offers a comprehensive range of services related to intellectual property (IP), including the identification, registration, management, commercialization, and enforcement of IP rights on both local and international levels. The company generates its revenue primarily through service fees associated with these IP services. As a subsidiary of IPH Limited, Xenith IP Group plays a significant role in the intellectual property sector, catering to the diverse needs of clients in protecting and leveraging their intellectual assets.
AJ Park
Acquisition in 2017
AJ Park is an intellectual property firm based in Auckland, New Zealand, founded in 1891. The firm offers a comprehensive range of services, including intellectual property strategy, patents, trademarks, designs, copyright, plant variety rights, trade secrets, and commercial litigation and dispute resolution. AJ Park serves a diverse clientele across various sectors, including agriculture, horticulture, forestry, biotechnology, life sciences, pharmaceuticals, manufacturing, engineering, software, food and beverage, and medical technology. The firm is recognized for its commitment to providing tailored solutions for both world-class organizations and individual clients.