Aventum IP Law LLP (formerly Shapiro Cohen LLP) is an intellectual property firm based in Ottawa, protecting, defending and enforcing IP rights for clients in Canada and abroad since 1963. The firm handles trademarks, patents, copyright, industrial designs, domain names, plant breeders' rights and trade secrets across sectors from start-ups to multinational corporations. Its lawyers and agents cover technical fields including mechanical, chemical, biochemical, electrical, green and AI technologies.

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This firm’s lawyers at a glance

Called to the bar
1995–1999 · median 29 years in practice 2 of 3 lawyers
Law schools
University of Ottawa (2), McGill University 3 of 3 lawyers
Languages on the roster
Chinese, English, French, Hungarian

Where to find them

Suite 104, 555 Legget Drive, Tower A, Ottawa, ON K2K 2X3 · 613-232-5300

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