Patrick Laycock is a partner, registered Canadian and U.S. patent agent and registered Canadian trademark agent based in Gowling WLG's Calgary office. His intellectual property practice focuses on patents, particularly in the fields of electronics, computer and software technologies, optics and oil and gas technologies including downhole tools. Patrick assists clients of all sizes, from multinational high-tech companies to innovative startups. Patrick enjoys diving into new technologies and helping his clients achieve their business goals by securing their rights in those technologies. He helps clients from diverse industries develop patent portfolios that are strategically aligned with their business objectives, and he guides clients through the complexities of patent validity, infringement and freedom-to-operate issues. His proficiency in both Canadian and U.S. patent law and a broad range of technologies allows him to deliver tailored solutions that meet his clients' specific needs. Patrick also advises clients with regards to industrial design prosecution, trade secrets, intellectual property transactions, confidentiality issues, and other aspects of intellectual property.
