Raul Palacios Gamez is a licensed Toronto patent agent at PCK. He supports innovators in building their patent portfolios. Additionally, Raul has over a decade of experience in patent search and analysis; before joining the firm, he completed hundreds of projects related to patentability, invalidity, and freedom-to-operate searches, supporting Fortune 500 firms. Additionally, Raul has previously worked as an engineer in the energy and aerospace sectors in the U.S., Mexico, and Germany. He is fluent in English and Spanish and proficient in French and German, making him a valued contributor to cross-border and multilingual projects. Raul is familiar with IP activity in mechanical, electrical, and industrial sectors, and brings analytical rigor and a practical lens to every assignment.
PRACTICE FOCUS
Raul focuses on drafting and prosecuting patent applications, and additionally supports our clients through technical IP searches, including patentability, invalidity, and freedom-to-operate assessments. He works across mechanical, electrical, industrial, and energy-related technologies. Additionally, Raul delivers landscape reports and strategic IP intelligence to inform early-stage product development, competitive positioning, and risk management.
ADMISSIONS AND QUALIFICATIONS
- Licensed Canadian Patent Agent, 2026
EDUCATION
- Master of Science, Mechanical Engineering, McGill University, 2012
- Bachelor of Science, Mechatronics Engineering, Tecnológico de Monterrey, 2008
MEMBERSHIPS
- College of Patent Agents and Trademark Agents (CPATA)
- Intellectual Property Owners Association (IPO)
- Intellectual Property Institute of Canada (IPIC)
- International Trademark Association (INTA)