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Christina is a partner of the firm.
Christina assists clients with all aspects of identifying, protecting and benefiting from their intellectual property, with a particular passion in learning the latest innovations, and securing patent protection for her clients. Christina has extensive experience in drafting, filing and prosecuting U.S. and Canadian patent applications, and managing and advising on global patent portfolios.
Christina works with a wide array of clients, ranging in size (from start-ups to more established companies and universities) and industry (including the life sciences, chemical and mechanical technologies). She enjoys getting to know each of her clients, and developing patent strategies which best support its business goals and strategies.
Christina has a Bachelor of Science (Honours with distinction) degree in Biotechnology at the University of British Columbia. Prior to studying law, she worked as a research associate at a local biotechnology company for a number of years where she was involved in the development of various therapeutics using a drug delivery system.
Associations
- Law Society of British Columbia
- Canadian Bar Association
- Intellectual Property Institute of Canada (IPIC)
- American Intellectual Property Law Association
- Vancouver Bar Association
Publications
- Review Your Canadian Patent Portfolio before October 3, 2022: Upcoming Changes to the Canadian Patent Rules
- The Lack of Inherent Distinctiveness Examination Criterion: A Year Later
- Patenting personalized medicine in Canada: navigating choppy waters
- Navigating the Amazon Brand Registry
- The Uphill Battle in Registering Geographical Names or Indicators as Trademarks with the Canadian Intellectual Property Office
- How to Register a Famous Name as a Trademark in Canada
- 5 Tips for Protecting your Startup’s Intellectual Property
- An Uncertain Prognosis for the Patentability of Diagnostic Methods in Canada
Speaking Engagements
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Start Smart with Oyen Wiggs and Small Business BC
May 11, 2022
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Start Smart with Oyen Wiggs and Small Business BC
October 14, 2020
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TIPG Career Series Part 3: Trademarks
June 1, 2020
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Intellectual Property Workshop with Small Business BC
January 15, 2020
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Intellectual Property Workshop with Small Business BC
November 7, 2019
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Intellectual Property Workshop with Small Business BC
October 6, 2017
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Start Smart with Oyen Wiggs and Small Business BC
July 19, 2017
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Intellectual Property Workshop with Small Business BC
June 16, 2017
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Start Smart with Oyen Wiggs and Small Business BC
June 14, 2017
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Start Smart with Oyen Wiggs and Small Business BC
May 17, 2017