AVENTUM - Key Persons
Job Titles:
- Consultant ( Patent and Trademark Agent )
- Consultant, Patent
Life at home for Gordon is all about family, with seven kids there is always an activity to get to, homework to be done and FUN to be had; it seems overwhelming but Gordon handles it with grace and a smile. He and his wife have chosen to raise their children in a small town, close to grandparents, family and great outdoor activities. Being able to spend time on the ski hill with his kids in winter, a day at the beach in summer and apple picking in fall are reasons Gordon loves living in Collingwood.
As a family, the Freedman's are always ready for adventure; they love to travel and see the world!
Gordon loves food and sharing a meal amongst friends and everyone is always welcome at the table!
Skills and experience
Gordon is an entrepreneur and patent and trademark agent registered to practise before the Canadian Intellectual Property Office and the United States Patent and Trademark Office. Gordon founded the patent and trademark agency Freedman in 1999, a firm specializing in providing a broad range of intellectual property services and services related to scientific research and experimental development tax credits (SR&ED). Gordon, together with his colleague Mark Weir, joined the firm in 2014.
With clients ranging from early-stage technology startups to Fortune 500 companies, Gordon brings a business-centric approach to patents and patent enforcement. He specializes in representing clients in managing and building complex patent portfolios both during very early stages and for going concerns.
Gordon honed his business acumen by founding, growing and selling a high-tech startup; his blend of business skill and intellectual property expertise make him a unique resource. He has particular technical expertise in electronics, including semiconductor manufacturing, semiconductor circuit design, miniaturization, communications, transducer systems and information technology, including software, consumer electronics, security, image processing, and communications.
Whether it is planting in the spring, piling firewood in the summer, harvesting in the fall or delivering wood in the winter - it's easy to say Judy keeps herself busy outside the office.
When she is not working on the farm, Judy takes every opportunity to explore the outdoors with her family, and now that everyone owns their own snowmobile and four-wheeler, there are not many places they can't all go.
Skills and experience in the IP field
Judy has over 35 years combined experience working in the intellectual property field. She first started working in the IP department of a large Ottawa law firm, which allowed her to obtain a solid foundation of the necessary skills and hands-on experience. Judy utilized the skills she obtained throughout her career and secured a position with Nortel Networks Limited, where she was later promoted to a management position in the intellectual property department.
At Aventum IP Law LLP, Judy works closely with the firm's partners, professional and administrative staff to guide and implement business processes and procedures. She is often called upon to assist the firm's partners in various special projects and provides unlimited support to those in other departments within the firm.
Job Titles:
- Lawyer, Patent & Trademark Agent
- Registered Patent Agent and Trademark Agent
- Registered Trademark Agent
Katie Wang is a Canadian lawyer, Registered Patent Agent and Trademark Agent. She assists clients on intellectual property (IP) counselling, procurement, transactions and enforcement.
Katie is involved in all aspects of patent portfolio management and advises clients on drafting, filing, prosecution and litigation strategies. Her practice in patent prosecution expands from pharmaceutical, chemical, petrochemical, biotech, cleantech, medical and mechanical devices, to Internet-related technology. She is experienced in conflict, protest, and re-examination proceedings. She regularly counsels clients on patent infringement, validity, patentability, and freedom-to-operate matters and provides IP due diligence services in pre-acquisition assessment. She has negotiated and drafted numerous licensing, R&D and technical consulting agreements.
As a Registered Trademark Agent, Katie also assists clients on the development and protection of their trademarks portfolios.
Katie is active in litigation matters on patents, trademarks, domain name and licensing disputes. She is fluent in Mandarin and assists clients in IP matters relating to China.
Katie studied physical and organic chemistry before pursuing her legal career. She has in-depth research experience and several publications. She is the Co-Chair of LES - Women In Licensing Ottawa Chapter and is actively involved in the Chemical Practice and China Committees of AIPLA, the IP Asset Management Committee of FICPI, and the Licensing Committee of IPIC.
Job Titles:
- Accounting Manager
- Finance, Administration Support
Mariette has no trouble keeping busy outside the office and enjoys spending time with her husband, their 6 children and now 6 grandchildren. She enjoys giving her daughters a break and spending some quality one-on-one time with each of her grandchildren.
If the weather is nice, Mariette likes to escape to their trailer by the lake on weekends and holidays. Her dog Toby is never far behind and enjoys the drive and being outside with the family.
Mariette is a proud supporter of her husband's band, Hands of Time, and loves going to watch his gigs.
Skills and experience
Mariette has over 30 years experience working in a variety of financial departments in both small and large companies.
Mariette's experience stems from her position as the Director of Operations for a marketing firm where she was responsible for the day to day operations of the company along with the finances, payroll and human resources. Mariette also has experience as a controller for a high tech firm, Manager of Time Administration with Canadian Blood Services and Accountant for a Landmine Clearing Group.
At Aventum IP Law LLP, Mariette is responsible for the financial operations of the firm which includes accounts receivable, accounts payable, and all day to day financial operations. She is very much involved with the health and safety of the firm by volunteering to be the Fire Warden and First Aid Attendant as well as assisting the social committee with internal events.
Mark enjoys spending time outdoors and is always ready for a new adventure, whether it is backpack camping, fishing, canoeing or just relaxing and reading a book by the lake. Mark has also started introducing his three daughters to winter camping over the last few years - "the one major benefit about camping in December is that there are no mosquitoes!"
Recently, Mark and his family have decided to start cross-country skiing. Last year they decided to stay close to home, but now that his daughters are getting older he is looking forward to going on some longer trips and exploring the trails in Gatineau Park.
Mark also has a Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever named Terra that enjoys spending time with the family outdoors and takes every opportunity to blow off some energy in the woods.
Skills and experience
Mark is a patent agent registered to practise before the Canadian Intellectual Property Office and the United States Patent and Trademark Office.
Mark has more than 15 years of experience in patent prosecution, including significant experience developing strategies for national and international patent portfolios in a wide range of technologies: scientific and analytical instruments, mechanical systems including airport systems and conveying systems, chemical and cosmetic systems, software and information systems and data security applications. Mark, together with his colleague Gordon Freedman, joined the firm in 2014.
Mark's ability to tailor advice to particular needs enables him to service a clientele that includes owner-operated businesses, public companies and startups.