Ken is a trusted intellectual property advisor for growing patent portfolios for a broad range of start-ups, early-stage ventures, universities, government organizations, and multinational corporations in the life sciences, biotechnology, agribiotech, chemical, and medical devices sectors, as well as select mechanical and consumer products sectors.

Ken routinely drafts and prosecutes patent applications and advises clients throughout subsequent patent prosecution in worldwide jurisdictions, with an emphasis on Canada, US, and Europe. He also prepares patentability, infringement, validity and freedom-to-operate opinions, and is in involved in due diligence matters.

Ken has successfully represented clients before the Patent Appeal Board and provides strategic advice regarding the Patented Medicines (Notice of Compliance) Regulations and Certificates of Supplementary Protection.

Prior to becoming a lawyer and registered patent agent, he worked as a patent manager for a large nutraceutical corporation and earned his Ph.D. in Cellular and Molecular Medicine at the University of Ottawa.

Away from the office Ken enjoys spending time with his family, and sporting activities including running, gravel biking, swimming, and snowboarding.