CANADIAN PATENT SERVICES

Patent Agent Toronto

Looking for a Patent Agent in Toronto? UIPatent supports inventors, startups, and technology businesses with Canadian patent filing, prosecution, examination support, and practical patent strategy.

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CIPO Patent Filing and Prosecution

Technical Expertise

A Multidisciplinary Patent Team

OUR SERVICES

Patent Agent Services in Toronto

UIPatent supports inventors, startups, and businesses seeking practical Canadian patent protection. Our patent team combines patent prosecution experience with engineering and technical understanding to help clients prepare, file, and advance patent applications before the Canadian Intellectual Property Office (CIPO).
From early invention assessment to filing and examination, we help clients develop a practical patent strategy aligned with their technology, business objectives, and target markets.

CIPO Patent Filing

Preparation and filing of Canadian patent applications.

Patent Prosecution

Support with examination reports, claim amendments, and CIPO prosecution.

Technical IP Strategy

Patent strategy informed by technical and commercial considerations.

HOW WE SUPPORT YOU

Our Patent Process

We follow a clear and collaborative process to move your invention from an early idea toward a well-prepared Canadian patent application.
01

Consultation

Discuss your invention, goals, business objectives, and potential patent protection options.

02

Patent Search & Analysis

Assess novelty, review relevant prior art, and identify potential patentability considerations.

03

Application Preparation

Develop the technical description, claims, drawings, and supporting patent documents.

04

Patent Filing

Prepare and file the application with CIPO based on the selected filing strategy.

05

Examination Support

Review examination reports, address examiner objections, and prepare appropriate responses.

06

Portfolio Planning

Consider future filings, international protection, and long-term patent portfolio strategy.

Meet Our Patent Team

A combination of patent, legal, engineering, and technical experience supporting Canadian and U.S. patent matters.

Rami Filfil, Canadian patent agent, trademark agent, and Canadian lawyer at UIPatent

Rami Filfil

Canadian Patent Agent | Trademark Agent | Canadian Lawyer

Rami Filfil is a Canadian patent agent and lawyer supporting inventors and businesses with patent preparation, prosecution, examination responses, and portfolio strategy.

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Dr. Nasser Ashgriz, U.S. patent attorney and chairman at UIPatent

Dr. Nasser Ashgriz

U.S. Patent Attorney | Chairman

Dr. Nasser Ashgriz brings extensive engineering and U.S. patent experience, supporting cross-border patent strategy and U.S. patent matters.

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Mike Falahati, engineering and intellectual property strategy professional at UIPatent

Mike Falahati

Engineering & IP Strategy

Mike Falahati contributes engineering, product development, and intellectual property strategy experience to help evaluate technologies and support practical patent planning.

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Additional Intellectual Property Support

Our broader team provides complementary experience in operations, trademarks, brand protection, and intellectual property management.

Nahal Tehrani, COO for innovation and operations at UIPatent

Nahal Tehrani

COO | Innovation & Operations

Supporting innovation projects, technical coordination, documentation, and firm operations.

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Eb Reinbergs, Canadian trademark agent and lawyer at UIPatent

Eb Reinbergs

Trademark Agent | Canadian Lawyer

Supporting clients with trademark prosecution, brand protection, portfolio management, and broader intellectual property matters.

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A Collaborative Team

We combine legal, patent, technical, and business experience to provide practical intellectual property support for inventors and technology companies.

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Professional Credentials

Our patent team includes registered patent professionals, legal professionals, and experienced engineers.

Canadian Patent Agent

Registered with CPATA

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Canadian Lawyer

Licensed to practise law in Canada

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USPTO-Registered Patent Professional

Registered for U.S. patent practice

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Engineering & Technical Experience

Multidisciplinary engineering and product-development background

Why Work With a Patent Agent in Toronto?

A Canadian patent agent can provide focused support throughout patent preparation, filing, and prosecution before CIPO.

Technical Patent Understanding

Patent applications require accurate technical descriptions and carefully structured claims. Technical understanding helps translate an invention into a clear patent application.

Canadian Patent Prosecution

Support throughout CIPO filing, examination, claim amendments, and responses to examiner reports.

Canada–U.S. Patent Support

Coordinated patent planning for inventors and businesses considering protection in both Canadian and U.S. markets.

Industries We Work With

We work with inventors and technology businesses across a range of technical fields.
Mechanical engineering components

Mechanical Engineering

Software and artificial intelligence technology

Software & AI

Medical device technology

Medical Devices

Industrial manufacturing and automation

Industrial manufacturing and automation

Advanced materials and emerging technologies

Materials & Emerging Technologies

Frequently Asked Questions About Patent Agent Services

A patent agent helps inventors and businesses prepare, file, and prosecute patent applications. In Canada, a licensed patent agent can represent applicants before the Canadian Intellectual Property Office (CIPO), including during examination and other patent-office proceedings.

Yes. A registered Canadian patent agent may represent applicants, patent owners, and other clients in patent matters before the Canadian Patent Office. Patent agents commonly assist with application preparation, filing, prosecution, examination responses, and related patent matters.

A patent agent is specifically licensed to represent clients before the Patent Office in patent matters. A lawyer may provide broader legal advice involving contracts, licensing, ownership, disputes, and other legal issues, depending on their qualifications and area of practice. Some professionals are both lawyers and registered patent agents.

Not in every case. However, Canadian patent rules require an applicant to appoint a patent agent in certain circumstances, including when the application is filed by someone other than the inventor, when multiple inventors are not all filing jointly, or when a transfer of the application has been recorded. Even when an agent is not required, CIPO recommends consulting a licensed patent agent for professional advice.

The timeline varies depending on when examination is requested, the complexity of the application, and whether examiner objections arise. CIPO states that examination itself may take more than two years, and many applications involve one or more rounds of examiner comments and responses.

Canadian patent professionals can help coordinate a Canadian inventor’s U.S. patent strategy, but representation before the USPTO must be handled by a practitioner who is registered to practise before the USPTO. Since July 20, 2026, foreign-domiciled patent applicants and owners are required to use a USPTO-registered patent practitioner for correspondence with the USPTO.

The total cost depends on the complexity of the invention, professional drafting and prosecution fees, CIPO government fees, examination requirements, and maintenance costs. For a detailed breakdown, see our guide to the cost of filing a patent in Canada.

Yes. UIPatent offers a free initial consultation to discuss your invention, patent objectives, and potential next steps for Canadian or U.S. patent protection.

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