Amy Fong

Amy Fong serves as a pivotal figure within the National Intellectual Property and Technology Group based in Vancouver, bringing a wealth of expertise across a spectrum of intellectual property (IP) disciplines. Her extensive practice encompasses the entire gamut of IP concerns, from patents and trademarks to industrial designs and copyright, along with domain name management. Amy's proficiency shines through in her ability to evaluate the patentability of innovations and the availability of trademarks, alongside her adeptness in prosecuting patent and trademark applications, navigating trademark oppositions, advising on IP enforcement and infringement, and overseeing global IP portfolios.

Registered as both a patent and trademark agent, Amy has successfully secured IP protection for a multitude of clients across various sectors, including but not limited to software, electronics, transportation, clean technology, telecommunications, imaging, medical devices, consumer products, food and beverages, hospitality, mining, and the entertainment industry. Her background in engineering physics, coupled with prior experience in engineering and software development, positions her uniquely to collaborate effectively with engineers. This synergy ensures that the innovative facets of their work are aptly protected and monetized. Amy's client base is as varied as her expertise, ranging from burgeoning tech startups to well-established entities, all of whom benefit from her tailored approach to their unique IP needs.

Before her tenure at McCarthy Tétrault, Amy refined her prowess in IP matters at a premier intellectual property boutique firm and furthered her experience as a law clerk at the Federal Court in Ottawa. Her academic contributions include guest lectures on IP law delivered at notable institutions such as the Continuing Legal Education Society of British Columbia, and the universities of British Columbia and Victoria.

Amy's academic journey led her to earn a B.A.Sc. in Engineering Physics with a specialization in Computer Science from the University of British Columbia, graduating with distinction in 2002. She went on to secure an LL.B. from the University of Victoria in 2005, was admitted to the British Columbia bar in 2007, and gained recognition to practice before the Canadian Patent Office and Canadian Trademark Office in 2008, as well as the United States Patent Office in 2009.

Beyond her professional endeavors, Amy dedicates herself to community engagement, notably mentoring upcoming lawyers since 2015 through the Women Lawyers Forum mentorship program under the Canadian Bar Association. Since 2014, she has also been actively involved in advocating for cloth diapering and supporting poverty alleviation organizations. Her volunteer work has earned her a nomination for the YWCA Women of Distinction Awards in the Community Champion category, highlighting her commitment to making a difference.

Her excellence in the field of IP law has not gone unnoticed, with accolades from the World Trademark Review for Prosecution and Strategy and recognition as a leading lawyer in the IAM Patent 1000 for Patent Prosecution, underscoring her esteemed status in the legal community. Amy's legal education was completed at the University of Victoria, and she is admitted to practice in British Columbia since 2007. Her professional focus is on intellectual property law, with a significant presence in the technology and clean technology sectors.