Your Intellectual Property Law Firm in Canada

We always chose to work with MBM for patents because they are efficient and proactive. I never feel like I waste any time or dollars working with MBM. Every dollar we spend contributes directly to an ROI for our shareholders. If we can achieve our IP goals for less investment, they’ll show me how and provide support doing it. They aren’t a cookie-cutter law firm trying to maximize billables. They also always give me enough notice to make decisions and take action before any pending filing deadlines. I really appreciate that about them. Finally, working with Stuart Bristowe feels like working with a strategic partner with aligned goals and motivations. He is always using his experience to guide us into the most efficient path forward. Sometimes, it’s scorching the earth. Other times, it’s going for a patent.

— Gonzalo Tudela, CEO, EXAMIND AI

I am delighted to express my sincere appreciation for the services provided by MBM. Under the guidance of MBM’s team of brilliant lawyers and supporting staff, Lodestar Structures successfully navigated the complex process of patenting our innovative Lodestar Building Modules worldwide. Their attentiveness, expertise, and proactive approach have made them an invaluable partner in safeguarding our intellectual property. Working with MBM has been a pleasure, and I wholeheartedly recommend their expertise to any organization seeking top-notch legal support in the realm of intellectual property.

— Jeff Bradfield, CEO of Lodestar Structures

I have been working with MBM for years, specifically with Scott, on our trademarks, patents, and litigation. MBM is an important part of our IP team. They know our business. Their advice is spot-on, and they don’t waste our time or money. Also, communication is critical for me, so being able to pick up the phone any time to speak with them and knowing that I will get their full attention makes working with MBM a pleasure. And because they are just good people, we never miss a chance to grab dinner together when we are in the same city.

— Steve Winkelman, Assistant General Counsel, U-Haul International

The MBM team is great to work with. They understand our needs as a customer and provide prompt and detailed feedback regarding our trademark and litigation matters. They are always readily available should there ever be an urgent request or question. Scott, Deborah, Sabrina, and Elizabeth are important resources to our company.

— Chris Veillon, Chief Marketing Officer, Pure Hothouse Foods

MBM is truly a full-service IP firm. When we started with them, Randy and Scott assembled a dedicated team of MBMers to manage our account in all areas of IP. Randy, Grace, Dan, and Jamal handle our patents and contracts; Scott and Deborah handle our litigation; Poonam handles our industrial designs; and Elizabeth handles our trademarks. It may seem like a big MBM team, but when you are a growing business, you need a strong IP team. They all work seamlessly together, communicating and coordinating internally and externally with our team and the network of foreign associates for our international portfolio. MBM’s fee structure is transparent and reasonable, communicated to us in advance of any project, which helps us with budgeting. We value their savvy advice and rely on them for all our IP needs.

— Brandon Vaters, VP of Operations, 1-VALET

When people think of Kettlemans bagels, they don’t often think of trademarks, patents and other intellectual property. But if you have a brand or starting one, you need to protect your identity. For Kettlemans brand, we have relied on MBM’s team for that, and they have delivered. Randy, Scott and the rest of the MBM team have provided tremendous direction and IP strategy guidance. They have spent time with us, asking questions, listening to our needs, and explaining the best course of action to protect our brand. Securing our IP rights, especially our trademarks, has been an essential part of our business strategy as we expanded our brand. It’s been a huge benefit to have MBM as a partner because they help us better understand what should be protected and how.

— Amer Wahab, President, Kettlemans Bagel

I am a partner with a corporate law firm catering to high-tech clients with diverse science, engineering and business interests. My clients and I have worked with Randy Marusyk and the MBM team for more than 20 years now on many types of IP matters, covering broad and often highly eclectic subject matter. My clients and I have always found MBM’s advice and business practices to be timely, practical and flexible and their subject matter expertise to be very strong. It is for this reason that we continue to work with and recommend MBM to our clients.

— Michael Dunleavy, Partner, LaBarge Weinstein LLP

Because we are in the CleanTech space, which is constantly evolving, it was important for us to find an IP firm that understood our industry well, the challenges we face, and could provide the strategic IP advice needed for us to expand into international markets. We found that in MBM. Randy, Suzanne, and Elizabeth have been helping us with drafting, filing and prosecuting our patent and trademark portfolios around the world, exhibiting exceptional technical skills and legal acumen and providing straightforward advice. In addition, their prompt responsiveness and attention to detail always show their professionalism. We are grateful for their IP advice and unwavering commitment to helping us break boundaries and grow our business.

— Cameron Runte, VP of Product Development, Purafy

Propell has relied upon the expertise of the professionals at MBM for more than ten years. Throughout that time our IP portfolio has grown under the guidance of Mike Maskery who has displayed an uncanny ability to understand the nuances of our products and inventions. Mike and the team at MBM have always responded promptly and comprehensively with advice and opinion and have managed our portfolio flawlessly.

— James Easden, Chief Commercial Officer, Propell, TYCROP Manufacturing Limited

I have relied upon the MBM team for Canadian patent prosecution for over 25 years, both in private practice and now in my in-house position. The patent professionals at MBM have always been prompt, cost-effective, and reliable. More importantly, they have provided expert strategic advice when needed and pushed back if our instructions were not ideal for Canadian practice. I enthusiastically recommend MBM for Canadian patent prosecution!

— Elizabeth Haanes, Ph.D., SVP, Intellectual Property, IGM Biosciences

Jonathan Roch and the MBM team played a pivotal role in supporting CSEP during a crucial time when intellectual property and trademark expertise was essential. Their in-depth knowledge and strategic guidance helped us protect our brand and navigate the complexities of IP law with ease. The team was highly responsive, thorough, and committed to ensuring our intellectual property was safeguarded, allowing us to focus on our mission and vision with confidence. We highly recommend the MBM team for their exceptional service and expertise in IP and trademark law.

— Zach Weston, Chief Executive Officer, Canadian Society for Exercise Physiology (CSEP)

While working with MBM,  they have expertly guided us through the entire trademarking process, including a well-thought-out trademark strategy. Jonathan and his team took the time to understand our business goals, communicated with us regularly, provided great IP advice, and executed it cost-effectively. I will definitely recommend MBM.

— Jim Facette, Executive Director, Canadian Roofing Contractors Association