Lisa Thorne

At Gowling WLG's Vancouver hub, Lisa Thorne excels as a pivotal figure, blending her expertise in law and patent agency within the bustling realms of Intellectual Property and Life Sciences. Her authorization to engage before the United States Patent and Trademark Office amplifies her influence in the field.

Her clientele spectrum is vast, encompassing nimble startups and robust multinational entities. A bridge to global innovation, Lisa extends her prowess to international partners, ensuring their seamless navigation through the Canadian intellectual property landscape.

Her mastery in drafting and prosecuting patents spans a diverse array of sectors, including but not limited to, biotechnology, pharmaceuticals, and nanotechnology. Beyond patent-centric endeavors, Lisa is adept at sculpting strategies for IP transactions, ensuring her clients' innovations are safeguarded and monetarily fruitful.

She stands as a guardian of IP assets, steering global portfolios with an eye for maximizing investment returns. Through her strategic insights, companies gain clarity on leveraging their research and identifying lucrative licensing paths.

Before her tenure at Gowling WLG, Lisa honed her skills over eight fruitful years at a specialized intellectual property firm. Her academic journey is marked by excellence, clinching the Queen's University Medal in Chemistry and securing prestigious scholarships for her research endeavors.

Lisa's exploration of chemistry extended into the corporate sector, with a significant stint in polymeric materials research. Her legal acumen was further broadened through international studies in New Zealand, showcasing her commitment to a global perspective.

Beyond her professional achievements, Lisa's humanitarian spirit shines through. Her leadership in the Ride to Conquer Cancer and her involvement in fostering empathy among youth underscore her commitment to societal betterment.

With a foundation built on distinguished educational milestones from Queen's University and the University of British Columbia, Lisa's journey from a patent and trademark agent to a legal maven in British Columbia is a testament to her unwavering dedication and versatile expertise.

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