Business Details
Trusted Intellectual Property Legal Services in Ottawa
Kerr & Nadeau specializes in intellectual property law, offering strategic legal solutions to protect and leverage clients' innovations. With decades of combined experience, our team provides expert guidance in patents, trademarks, copyrights, and industrial design. We prioritize client needs by combining technical knowledge with business acumen to mitigate risks and ensure compliance. Our virtual counsel services deliver cost-effective legal support for SMEs and global organizations.Trusted by clients for our integrity, responsiveness, and dedication to achieving mission-critical goals, we serve inventors, entrepreneurs, and corporate executives in navigating complex IP landscapes. Our Ottawa-based practice emphasizes personalized service and proactive risk management tailored to each client's unique requirements.
Services
Patents
Trademarks
Copyright
Trade Secrets
Industrial Design
Highlights and features
- Specialized expertise in intellectual property law with decades of experience
- Client-first approach prioritizing strategic risk mitigation and compliance
- Cost-effective virtual counsel services for SMEs and global organizations
- Proven track record in patent, trademark, and copyright protection
- Responsive team combining technical knowledge with business acumen
What people say
Excellent service
Knowledgeable team
Prompt communication
Strategic guidance
Exceptional client focus
Services
Patent Protection
We help clients secure patent protection for inventions through comprehensive application processes. Our team conducts prior art searches, drafts detailed specifications, and manages filings with the Canadian Intellectual Property Office. With expertise in technical and legal aspects, we ensure robust protection for mechanical, chemical, and software-based innovations while advising on global patent strategies.
Trademark Registration
Our trademark services cover brand identity protection through registration and enforcement. We conduct comprehensive searches to ensure uniqueness, prepare applications for distinctive logos and names, and manage opposition proceedings when required. Clients receive strategic advice on maintaining trademark rights across Canada and international jurisdictions for long-term brand security.
Copyright Law
We protect original creative works through copyright registration and enforcement strategies. Our services include advising on fair use, drafting licensing agreements, and handling infringement cases. We help clients understand ownership rights for literary, artistic, and digital content while ensuring compliance with Canadian copyright regulations.
Trade Secrets
We develop comprehensive protection strategies for confidential business information through confidentiality agreements and internal control measures. Our guidance covers safeguarding formulas, client lists, and proprietary processes while implementing legal frameworks to maintain competitive advantages in technology and manufacturing sectors.
Industrial Design
We assist in protecting unique product designs through registration processes that safeguard visual features. Our services include conducting design searches, preparing detailed drawings, and managing applications with CIPO to secure exclusive rights for clients' innovative product appearances and configurations.
People
Philip B. Kerr
Founding Partner
Philip B. Kerr is a seasoned intellectual property lawyer with over 30 years of experience in patent, trademark, and copyright law. He studied physics before earning his law degree from Osgoode Hall Law School in 1984. With extensive litigation experience, he advises domestic and international clients on IP protection strategies and has represented clients in Canadian courts.
Robert Nadeau
Founding Partner
Robert Nadeau brings 32 years of legal and business experience, including roles as corporate counsel for Fortune 500 companies. He specializes in corporate-commercial law, IP litigation, and public sector procurement. A former NAFTA negotiator, he offers counsel-to-counsel services and provides strategic legal advice to technology firms and government organizations.
Questions
What areas of intellectual property do you specialize in?
We specialize in patents, trademarks, copyrights, trade secrets, and industrial design protection across Canada.
Do you handle employment law matters?
No, we exclusively focus on intellectual property law and do not provide employment law services.
Are virtual legal consultations available?
Yes, we offer virtual counsel services on retainer for ongoing IP legal support needs.
How do you protect trade secrets?
We advise on confidentiality agreements and implement measures to maintain trade secret protection.
What industries do you serve?
We work with inventors, tech companies, entrepreneurs, and corporations across diverse sectors requiring IP protection.
