IPH
IPH is the parent company of a global network of intellectual property firms offering a broad range of IP services. Through subsidiaries such as Spruson and Ferguson, Smart & Biggar, Robic, Pizzeys, Griffith Hack, Applied Marks, and AJ Park, IPH provides patent filing and prosecution, IP enforcement, IP portfolio management, design protection, and trademark services. The client base includes multinationals, public sector research organizations, and local businesses across healthcare, finance, engineering and technology. Revenue is driven by professional fees and volume-based charges tied to work performed, with a large share derived from pre-existing work in the system. The company focuses on delivering comprehensive IP strategy and execution across jurisdictions.
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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.
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