Kristjan Spence is a shareholder and registered patent agent at PCK with nearly 20 years of experience supporting clients at every stage of the innovation lifecycle. He has represented startups, research teams, and multinational companies in developing patent strategies that support both business growth and technical advancement. Kristjan is known for translating complex technologies into practical, enforceable IP rights that make sense for clients’ goals and timelines. He is familiar with patents in mechanical, medical device, software, and communications sectors. Clients trust him for his ability to distill dense information into clear filings and manage portfolios with global reach and long-term impact.
PRACTICE FOCUS
Kristjan’s practice includes drafting and prosecuting patent applications, managing international portfolios, and advising on IP strategy for commercialization and risk mitigation. His technical focus spans mechanical engineering, medical devices, telecommunications systems, and software. Kristjan also supports clients in navigating IP issues during licensing, litigation, and business transactions, ensuring that their IP rights are well-positioned to support growth and market access.
ADMISSIONS AND QUALIFICATIONS
- Registered Canadian Patent Agent, 2008
- Registered to practice before the USPTO, 2011
EDUCATION
- Bachelor of Science, Biological Engineering, University of Guelph
MEMBERSHIPS
- College of Patent Agents and Trademark Agents (CPATA)
- Intellectual Property Owners Association (IPO)
- Intellectual Property Institute of Canada (IPIC)
LEADERSHIP
- Lecturer, Claim Drafting, Claim Drafting Clinic, International Federation of Intellectual Property Attorneys (FICPI)
SPEAKING ENGAGEMENTS
- Speaker, Leveraging Government Funding for IP Strategy, TrueNorthCTO Event, 2024
- Moderator, Canadian Patent Law, 5th Edition Book Launch Event, PCK Intellectual Property, 2024
- Panel Moderator, Patent Strategies in the AI Era, PCK Intellectual Property Webinar, 2023
- Lecturer, Patent Law, Faculty of Law, University of Windsor