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Our Ottawa office is conveniently located in the city’s central downtown and legal district, close to the Supreme Court of Canada and the Canadian Intellectual Property Office. We provide comprehensive IP related services covering a broad range of industries and technologies.

Ottawa is located in an area known as the National Capital region of Canada, which is the home of the Canadian Intellectual Property Office. Aside from being Canada’s capital city, Ottawa boasts a thriving electronics, telecommunications, and software sector in its West End, and is also home of the National Research Council of Canada, a world-class research organisation that has been responsible for a number of ground-breaking discoveries.

The Ottawa office of Marks & Clerk is the oldest M&C office outside of the UK, having been established in 1921. The large downtown office is positioned to be able to serve both local and international clients. We offer a full spectrum of technical patent expertise, including pharmaceuticals, biotechnology, semiconductors, telecommunications and software. A highly experienced trademark team also offers prosecution, opposition and litigation services, to clients ranging in size from multinational corporations to family businesses.

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180 Kent Street, Suite 1900
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