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Roger A.C. Kuypers, Partner | Trademark Agent | Life Sciences

Roger A.C. Kuypers *

Partner | Trademark Agent Fasken
Jurisdiction Alberta, 1998 | British Columbia, 1997
Language(s) English
Office(s) Vancouver
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Overview

Roger Kuypers practices in the areas of life sciences, emerging technologies and intellectual property law in Fasken’s Vancouver office. He is the Chair of the region’s Life Sciences industry group and the Intellectual Property practice group. Roger advises businesses and institutions on the development, acquisition and commercialization of technologies. He also assists with corporate matters, finance and acquisitions.

In the life sciences area, his clients include biotech, medical device and diagnostics companies. Roger assists clients to negotiate license and research agreements with Universities in Canada and abroad. He also assists with the negotiation of manufacture and supply agreements for pharmaceuticals and functional foods.

When it comes to IP advice, Roger assists clients with trademark and copyright applications, patent assignments and licensing, and works with a network of foreign intellectual property professionals to create and maintain international trademark and patent portfolios. He conducts intellectual property audits and provides strategic advice for the development, protection and commercialization of intellectual property assets.

IT companies in need of assistance in the field of systems acquisitions, software development and outsourcing also seek out Roger’s counsel.

 

 

Achievements

Client Work

  • Nano One in its closing of Sumitomo Metal Mining $16.9 million strategic investment and collaboration agreement, [Deal - Nano One Materials Corp.], Clean technology company closes strategic investment and collaboration agreement.
  • MineSense Technologies closes US$42 million Series E financing led by J.P. Morgan Asset Management, [Deal - MineSense Technologies Ltd.], MineSense Technologies completes US$42 million Series E financing led by J.P. Morgan Asset Management
  • Redline Communications Group Inc. completes C$16.2 million sale to Aviat Networks, Inc., [Case - Redline Communications Group Inc.], Leading provider in mission-critical data infrastructure announces completion of sale
  • Curatio merges with RxMx to form RxPx, [Deal - Curatio Networks Inc.], RxPx aims to provide patient support when dealing with a health challenge, and doctor support with the tools to easily and safely onboard their patient onto a new therapy or program.
  • Mavrck secures US$135 million investment from Summit Partners and acquires Later to build a platform that drives revenue for brands and creators, [Deal - Clout.io Holdings, Inc. dba Mavrck], Leading Influencer and Social Platforms Mavrck and Later Unite to Solve Measurement and Monetization for the Creator Economy.
  • Traction Sales & Marketing Inc. (dba Traction on Demand) is acquired by Salesforce.com, [Deal - Traction Sales and Marketing Inc. (dba Traction on Demand)], Salesforce.com acquires Traction Sales & Marketing Inc.
  • Sonic Incytes on its Series A raise of US$7.3 million to accelerate Velacur commercialization, [Deal - Sonic Incytes Medical Corp.], The strategic equity round, which was oversubscribed by 150%, comes after the launch of Velacur™, the first handheld 3D liver health assessment solution, in the US market in early 2021.
  • Motion Metrics International Corp sold for C$150 million, [Deal - Motion Metrics International Corp.], Scottish engineering firm acquires Canadian mining technology firm, a leading developer of innovative AI and 3D rugged machine vision technology used in mines worldwide.
  • Metalhead Software on its acquisition by Electronic Arts, [Deal - Metalhead Software Inc.]

Career & Education

Education

  • LLB University of Alberta
  • Course, Canadian Securities Canadian Securities Institute
  • MA University of British Columbia
  • BA University of British Columbia

Community involvement

  • Life Sciences BC, Director, 2018-present
  • Interface Health Society, Director, 2018-present
  • North Shore Youth Soccer Association, Director, 2019-present
  • Medical Devices Committee of LifeSciences BC, Former Chair

Memberships & Affiliations

  • British Columbia Law Society
  • Law Society of Alberta
  • Canadian Bar Association
  • Intellectual Property Institute of Canada
  • Licensing Executives Society
  • International Trademark Association

Knowledge

Events

News

Publications

  • Intellectual Property Issues, 11/1/2008
  • Promises and Pitfalls of Sponsoring University Research, 4/1/2008
  • Intellectual Property: The Year 2007 in Review, 2/14/2008
Article Intellectual Property Issues Chapter 10, Buying and Selling a Business, The Continuing Legal Education Society of BC
Bulletin Promises and Pitfalls of Sponsoring University Research Life Sciences Newsletter

Speaking Engagements

  • Key Changes to Canadian Trademark Law, 11/5/2019
  • Intellectual Property Strategy: Key Legal Factors, 4/16/2019
  • 2017 INTA Annual Meeting, 5/20/2017
Speaker Key Changes to Canadian Trademark Law Fasken Symposium 2019 location location Vancouver, BC
Speaker Intellectual Property Strategy: Key Legal Factors World Trade Centre Vancouver/Greater Vancouver Board of Trade – International E-Commerce Essentials Program location location Vancouver, Richmond, Kelowna, Abbotsford and Victoria
2017 INTA Annual Meeting location location Barcelona

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