About Shift Law – A trademark & copyright boutique IP law firm
Since 2011, we have combined focused expertise and experience in trademark and copyright law with a fierce commitment to providing exceptional service and doing great work within our clients’ budgets.
1,500+
Clients Helped
3,000+
TM Applications Filed
1,000+
IP Disputes Resolved
What you can expect from working with Shift Law
A tailored approach that works for you
We customize our trademark and copyright strategies to align with each client’s needs rather than fitting each client into a standard approach. Our clients are typically entrepreneurial and they come in all sizes, each with its own needs, from global corporations to owner-operated Canadian small businesses.
The attention you deserve
Clients who may be too small to get attention at big firms get to feel like a big deal at our boutique law firm. No one should feel like they are competing for attention with bigger clients. At Shift Law, every client gets priority treatment and personalized service.
A return on your investment
We only provide services where we can provide a return on our client’s legal spend. We will never recommend work that is likely to cost more than it’s worth and we ensure that our clients are always aware of potential costs before they are incurred.
Streamlined client service
We use a distinctive streamlined approach to client service, from intake to invoicing and everything in between. Our focus on what matters and what doesn’t enables us to work quickly without sacrificing quality.
More than just legal services – a trusted partner
Each of our IP professionals is passionate about what we do, dedicated to who we do it for, and proud of the trust placed in us.
A reputation built on excellence
Shift Law is an intellectual property law firm that cares deeply about earning and maintaining its reputation, not only for stellar service and dogged pursuit of success but also for thought leadership in our industry and being the kind of law firm that makes lawyers look good. This guides everything we do. We view each new engagement as an opportunity to convince our clients that they’ve made the right choice.
Insights
Amendments to Canadian Trademarks Act and Regulations Are No Joke
It may be April Fools’ Day, but the amendments to the Trademarks Act and Regulations coming into force today are no joke. The amendments, which will have a significant impact on trademark…
F—K This Trademark Law
If governments want to restrict the use of commercial profanity, they should be using something other than trademark legislation. The fundamental purposes of trademark legislation are to protect the value in commercial…
Pilot Project to Clear “Deadwood” from Canadian Trademarks Registry
The Trademarks Opposition Board has announced a new pilot project that is catching the attention of trademark practitioners and registered trademark owners in Canada. The project will involve the Registrar of Trademarks…
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