Charles Pigeon

Registered Patent Agent

403.260.0257
cpigeon@bdplaw.com
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Education:

McGill University, Master of Science (Chemistry), 2001

McGill University, Bachelor of Science, 1998

Industries:

Life sciences, Power, Renewables and energy transition, Start-up and early-stage companies, Technology

Practice areas:

Patents, Technology transfer and licensing, Trade secrets, Technology litigation, Intellectual property, Mergers, acquisitions and other strategic transactions

Experience

Charles's focus is on:

Preparation, filing, prosecution and management of patent applications
Developing strategy for globally protecting and managing corporate technology within the context of our clients' corporate vision
Intellectual property litigation involving patent validity and patent infringement procedures
Due diligence in support of licencing, financing and acquisitions
Evaluation of competitive intellectual property rights and development of strategy to support our clients' business objectives
Patentability and validity assessments
Freedom to operate analyses
Industrial design applications
Advice to start-ups and early-stage companies

Languages

Charles is fluent in French.

Professional involvement

Registered Canadian Patent Agent since 2007.

Professional associations

Member of the Intellectual Property Institute of Canada.

Presentations

Charles has also presented at various conferences, panels, seminars, and other events, including:

Presenter, in 4 of a 5 part seminar series including The Patent Process, IP & Technology Litigation, Making Money on IP and Patents 201, BD&P Client Seminar, Spring 2015