Ling Wong

Based in Vancouver, Ling Wong combines the roles of a lawyer, patent agent, and trademark agent, offering a wide spectrum of services aimed at safeguarding the intellectual creations and breakthroughs of his clients. His expertise extends across various industries including high technology, information technology, oil and gas, clean technology, chemicals, medical devices, food and beverage, and consumer products. Ling is equally adept at supporting established corporations as he is at nurturing startups and emerging companies within these sectors.

His primary focus lies in patents, where Ling is involved in everything from the drafting and prosecution of patent applications within Canada and abroad, to the oversight of global patent portfolios. He offers critical assessments regarding the patentability of new inventions, as well as advice on potential infringement and the validity of existing patents. His role often sees him navigating patent disputes and litigation, ensuring his clients' innovations are well protected. Beyond patents, Ling's expertise encompasses industrial designs, trademarks, and copyrights, highlighting his comprehensive understanding of intellectual property law.

Furthermore, Ling Wong is seasoned in consulting on the intellectual property elements of business deals, demonstrating his versatility and deep knowledge in both the legal and commercial dimensions of intellectual property.

His professional journey is marked by notable academic achievements, including earning an LLB from the University of British Columbia in 1998, and a BA (Honours) in Chemistry from Oxford University in 1992. Ling is recognized as a registered patent agent since 2003 and a trademark agent since 2001.

Ling's commitment to the broader business and intellectual property communities is evident through his active participation in educational and mentoring programs. He frequently shares his insights as a speaker for the New Ventures BC Competition and serves as a presenter for programs run by Foresight Canada. His mentoring extends to the World Trade Centre Vancouver’s Trade Accelerator Program, where he has been involved since 2019. His professional affiliations include long-standing memberships in the Hong Kong Canada Business Association and the Intellectual Property Institute of Canada, further underscoring his engagement and prominence in the field.