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Informative
Reporting letters are clear and provide relevant information about next steps
Reliable
Work is performed efficiently and accurately, without surprises
Robust Systems
We have detailed internal procedures and use a state-of-the-art docketing system
Responsive
You will receive prompt replies to instructions and inquiries
Expertise
Our professional advice is based on years of experience and the latest developments
Certainty
Most services are provided on a fixed-fee basis, for predictable costs
Our Services
Integral IP has filed and prosecuted over 1000 Canadian patent applications for clients of foreign law firms, in all technical fields.
Trust us with your Canadian filings, and benefit from smooth administrative procedures and expert professional advice.
Building a strong patent portfolio is a process. We can help you at every step.
IDENTIFY
Identify inventions worthy of protection
EXPLORE
Explore breadth of inventions with view to commercial value
PREPARE
Draft detailed, accurate patent applications
GO GLOBAL
Develop a global filing strategy
PROSECUTE
Work with Patent Office to obtain valuable, enforceable patents
MAINTAIN
Coordinate payment of maintenance fees
Chopper
Registered Design 142461
Folding Child’s Car Seat
Registered Design 160615
Transport Pallet
Registered Design 166063
Hinged Construction Toy Block
Registered Design 161914
Tool Box
Registered Design 153577
Display Adapter for Stereoscopic Vision
Registered Design 159490
Integral IP helps foreign applicants secure registration of innovative product designs in Canada.
We provide practical advice on how to meet the specific requirements of the Canadian Industrial Design system.
Our People
Miriam Paton
Principal &
Registered Patent Agent (Canada & US)
B.Sc. (Math & Physics), University of Toronto
M.Sc. (Physics), Weizmann Institute of Science
LL.B., University of Manchester
Miriam has nearly 20 years of experience preparing and prosecuting hundreds of patent applications worldwide in a variety of disciplines. Over the years, her clients have included Intel, IBM, Microsoft, BlackBerry and Ciena.
Miriam’s clients value her friendly, helpful attitude and acute analytical skills.
Miriam was recognized as one of the leading experts in patent prosecution in Canada by IAM Patent 1000 – a unique guide that identifies the top patent firms and practitioners in key jurisdictions around the globe.
For over 10 years, Miriam has been actively involved in a Patent Practice committee with representatives of the Canadian Patent Office, including a 2-year term as co-chair.
Amy Scouten
Registered Patent Agent (Canada & US)
B.Sc. (Engineering Physics), Queens University
M.S., Ph.D. (Biomedical Engineering), Yale University
Post-doctoral Fellowship (Medical Biophysics), Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre & University of Toronto
Amy has over 8 years of experience in preparation and prosecution of patents and designs. She draws on her broad background in engineering to help clients protect inventions.
For 6 years, Amy specialized in magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), conducting her research in respected institutes in the USA, UK and Canada. She has multiple first-author scientific publications in high-impact peer-reviewed journals.
Amy is an active member of the Intellectual Property Institute of Canada (IPIC), serving on the Young Practitioners Committee.
Danny Kaufman
Managing Director &
Technical Advisor
B.Sc. (Electrical Engineering), Technion Israel Institute of Technology
PMI Project Management Studies, Lahav Program, Tel-Aviv University
Since 2002, Danny has provided valuable technical assistance in the preparation and prosecution of patents.
Danny’s extensive career as an R&D electronics engineer spans over 11 years. He has worked at start-ups and leading high-tech companies as a developer, system architect, and manager.
Danny has been involved in the development of digital and mixed-signal ASICs, Bluetooth® accessories, optical sensors, single board computers (SBC), memory products, video cards and general purpose electronics, and a data system and analog front-end of a wide-format ink-jet printer.
