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Osman Ismaili

Patent Agent & Lawyer

Osman is a patent agent and a lawyer with MBM's Waterloo satellite office. Prior to joining MBM, Osman worked as an associate in a boutique intellectual property law firm located in downtown Toronto.

After obtaining his degree in Chemical Physics from the University of Waterloo, Osman went on to study law at the University of Leicester in the UK. As a law student, Osman worked in the University of Leicester’s Enterprise and Business Development Office, where he assisted with the patent process and commercialization of the institution’s research-related innovations.

Upon returning to Canada, he advanced his legal studies at Osgoode Hall Law School, where he earned his Master of Laws, specializing in intellectual property and corporate/commercial law

Osman practices in all areas of intellectual property law with an emphasis on patent drafting and prosecution. His patent interests cover a broad spectrum of subject matter ranging from simple engineering, through materials science, to areas of information technology.

As a lawyer, Osman works with startup clients and SMEs, assisting them with their intellectual property needs. Having launched and run a successful business himself, Osman is aware of the many challenges that come part and parcel with a budding enterprise.

Osman’s practice further includes intellectual property licensing and assignment agreements, patentability, infringement and freedom-to-operate opinions, and end-user license agreements. Osman also supports clients on contentious matters regarding trademark and patent disputes.

Education

• B.Sc., Chemical Physics, University of Waterloo
• LL.B., University of Leicester (UK)
• LL.M., Osgoode Hall Law School