Team
Gordon Freedman
Gordon is an entrepreneur, lawyer, and patent and trademark agent registered to practice before the Canadian Intellectual Property Office and the United States Patent and Trademark Office. With clients ranging from early-stage technology startups to Fortune 500 companies, Gordon brings a business-centric approach to patents and patent enforcement.
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.
Contact Gordon: Gordon@gofreedman.com
Dr. Mark Weir
Mark is a patent agent registered to practice before the Canadian Intellectual Property Office and the United States Patent and Trademark Office. Mark has more than 11 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’s ability to tailor advice to particular needs enables him to service a clientele that includes owner-operated businesses, public companies and startups.
Contact Mark: Mark@gofreedman.com
Carol Ann Thomas
Carol Ann is a recent addition to the Freedman team. Before joining Freedman in the summer of 2010, she spent 10 years working in the high tech industry as a hardware digital designer at Nortel Networks and at an Ottawa telecom startup. Carol Ann brings real world experience and expertise in digital design, PCB layout and manufacturing, communication systems and data and telecom networks.
Contact Carol Ann: Carolann@gofreedman.com
Kerry Biggs
Kerry has worked in the trade-mark field for more than 10 years, having become a Registered Trade-Mark Agent after passing the Trade-Mark Agent’s exam in 2004. Kerry joined Freedman in May 2011 and brings experience in managing trade-mark portfolios for small businesses and large corporations. She has extensive experience in all aspects of trade-mark prosecution before the Canadian Intellectual Property Office.
Contact Kerry: Kerry@gofreedman.com