About Motif

Motif Intellectual Property is a specialist firm dedicated entirely to intellectual property. We were founded on a simple conviction: that the ideas behind a business deserve counsel as rigorous and as commercially aware as the business itself. Our team brings together registered trademark agents, intellectual property lawyers, and seasoned litigators, many with advanced technical degrees across engineering, software, electronics, chemistry, and the life sciences. That depth means your work is handled by people who understand both the technology and the law. We act for a wide range of clients — startups and scale-ups, universities and research institutions, and established multinational brands — across technology, life sciences, manufacturing, and the creative industries. Our approach is practical and strategic: we start by understanding your business and your goals, then build an intellectual property strategy that protects what matters, avoids spending on what does not, and stands up when challenged. We coordinate filings and disputes internationally, working from offices across Canada. Whether you need a single application or the ongoing stewardship of a global portfolio, Motif brings clarity, technical rigor, and a steady commercial perspective to protecting your ideas.