Founded in 1959 by Peter Kirby our firm is home to a team of highly qualified professionals who focus entirely upon intellectual property. We provide our clients with deep-rooted experience in a number of demanding fields including chemistry, biotechnology, nanotechnology, pharmacology, electronics, complex mechanical systems, software and telecommunications. Our team can advise on all aspects of patent and trade mark portfolio management, filing and management strategies, patentability and infringement matters, filing and prosecution of patent and trade mark applications in Canada. We’ve helped innovative companies around the world to protect their intellectual property (IP) for more than 56 years. Bringing decades of technical patent experience and sector-specific knowledge to every engagement, we tailor our process to your unique requirements. If you are looking to file an application for patent, trademark or industrial design protection in Canada, consider making Kirby your partner in IP protection. Our offices are located in Ottawa, Ontario – Canada’s federal capital city – just across the Ottawa River from the Canadian Intellectual Property Office.