Gowling WLG is delighted to welcome Patrick Laycock as a partner in the firm's Intellectual Property Group in Calgary.

For over 16 years, businesses of all sizes have counted on Patrick for strategic support in the protection and commercialization of their pioneering inventions and industrial designs. With unique experience in electronics, optics and computer and software technologies, as well as oil and gas technologies, Patrick brings a deep technical understanding and sector insight to the challenges his clients face.

"As Calgary continues its transformation as a leading Canadian technology hub – and as our team plays an ever larger role in this ecosystem – Patrick is strongly positioned to help our clients scale their businesses and fortify their portfolios with confidence," said Regina Corrigan, managing partner of Gowling WLG's Calgary office.

A lawyer and patent and trademark agent, Patrick holds a B.Sc in electrical engineering and M.Sc in optics from Brigham Young University and University of Central Florida respectively. Learn more about Patrick's practice here.

About Gowling WLG's Intellectual Property Group

Gowling WLG is a full-service firm comprising 1,500 professionals with strength across all areas of business law and litigation. With leading IP practices in Canada, China, the UAE, the UK and Europe, and – via our exclusive association with JurisAsia LLC – Singapore, and a network of trusted agents worldwide, we help IP owners overcome complex obstacles and optimize new opportunities – wherever business takes them. Learn more about our global IP team.