Matthew M. Roy
Automatically compiled listing. Details may contain errors.Partner at Gowling WLG
- Called to the bar
- 2003
- Languages
- English, French
Intellectual PropertyIntellectual PropertyAbout Matthew M. Roy
From quantum computing and artificial intelligence to aerospace and agriculture, Matthew M. Roy helps innovators protect what they've built, for clients that have run from small startups to large multinationals. Roy is a partner in Gowling WLG's Intellectual Property Group, splitting time between the Ottawa and Montréal offices, and works with clients in English and French.
Engineering came first. Roy earned bachelor's and master's degrees in the field at McGill University, then went on to McGill's common law and civil law degrees (2002). Registration as a Canadian patent agent dates from 2000 and the Ontario call from 2003. Roy can also act for Canadian residents before the United States Patent and Trademark Office and belongs to the Ordre des ingénieurs du Québec.
The work centres on patents and industrial designs, from drafting and prosecution to opinions, licensing and enforcement.
Practice areas
Patent drafting and prosecution
Prepares and prosecutes patent applications in Canada, the United States and abroad, including filings under the Patent Cooperation Treaty, with a focus on mechanical, electrical, optical and software inventions.
Industrial designs
Prepares and prosecutes industrial design applications in Canada and other jurisdictions.
Patent opinions
Gives opinions on patentability, freedom to operate, infringement and validity, runs patent searches, and helps clients design around competitors' patents.
IP transactions
Advises on patent licensing, technology transfers, non-disclosure agreements and other intellectual property deals.
Education & credentials
- B.Eng., McGill University (1995)
- M.Eng., McGill University (1997)
- LLB, BCL, McGill University (2002)
- Called to the bar of Ontario (2003)
- Registered patent agent (Canada) (2000)
- Registered to practise before the United States Patent and Trademark Office on behalf of Canadian residents
Memberships & affiliations
- Intellectual Property Institute of Canada: Roy is a member.
- American Intellectual Property Law Association: Roy is a member.
- Canadian Bar Association: Roy is a member.
- Ordre des ingénieurs du Québec: Roy is a member of Quebec's professional order of engineers.
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