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Roger A.C. Kuypers, Partner | Trademark Agent | Life Sciences

Roger A.C. Kuypers *

Partner | Trademark Agent Fasken
Jurisdiction Alberta, 1998 | British Columbia, 1997
Language(s) English
Office(s) Vancouver
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Overview

Roger Kuypers practices in the areas of life sciences, emerging technologies and intellectual property law in Fasken’s Vancouver office. He is the Chair of the region’s Life Sciences industry group and the Intellectual Property practice group. Roger advises businesses and institutions on the development, acquisition and commercialization of technologies. He also assists with corporate matters, finance and acquisitions.

In the life sciences area, his clients include biotech, medical device and diagnostics companies. Roger assists clients to negotiate license and research agreements with Universities in Canada and abroad. He also assists with the negotiation of manufacture and supply agreements for pharmaceuticals and functional foods.

When it comes to IP advice, Roger assists clients with trademark and copyright applications, patent assignments and licensing, and works with a network of foreign intellectual property professionals to create and maintain international trademark and patent portfolios. He conducts intellectual property audits and provides strategic advice for the development, protection and commercialization of intellectual property assets.

IT companies in need of assistance in the field of systems acquisitions, software development and outsourcing also seek out Roger’s counsel.

Achievements

  • Recognized in Biotechnology and Life Sciences Practice in Vancouver, The Best Lawyers in Canada 2024 to 2026
  • Recognized in the Canadian Legal Lexpert Directory in Technology Transactions , Lexpert 2023 to 2026
  • Recognized in the Canadian Legal Lexpert Directory in Life Sciences & Health, Lexpert 2022 to 2026
  • Recognized in the Canadian Legal Lexpert Directory in Information Technology, Lexpert 2022 to 2026
  • Recognized nationwide in Canada as a leading trademark professional, World Trademark Review 2020 to 2026
  • Recognized in Technology Law, Information Technology Law and Intellectual Property in Vancouver, The Best Lawyers in Canada 2019 to 2026
  • Recognized in the Canadian Legal Lexpert Directory in Intellectual Property, Lexpert 2021 to 2022
  • Recognized in the Canadian Legal Lexpert Directory in Biotechnology, Lexpert 2021

Experience

  • Pender Ventures invests in Engineered Intelligence, [Deal - Pender Ventures], Pender Ventures leads financing in Engineered Intelligence, expanding its grid asset management platform for utility companies across North America, Europe and globally.
  • Accenture acquires Ascendient Learning from Alpine Investors, [Deal - AlpineX OpCo, LLC], Ascendient Learning brings Accenture a wealth of experience and a proven track record in the IT-training industry in North America.
  • Q2 Artificial Lift Services announces acquisition of Lufkin Industries’ North America downhole business, [Deal - Q2 Artificial Lift Services], Acquisition of Lufkin Industries’ North American downhole business.
  • Absorb Software Inc. acquires Together (US) Inc. and Together Software Incorporated, [Deal - Absorb Software Inc.], Absorb Software Inc. acquires Together (US) Inc. and Together Software Incorporated
  • Nano One in its closing of Sumitomo Metal Mining $16.9 million strategic investment and collaboration agreement, [Deal - Nano One Materials Corp.], Clean technology company closes strategic investment and collaboration agreement.
  • MineSense Technologies closes US$42 million Series E financing led by J.P. Morgan Asset Management, [Deal - MineSense Technologies Ltd.], MineSense Technologies completes US$42 million Series E financing led by J.P. Morgan Asset Management
  • Redline Communications Group Inc. completes C$16.2 million sale to Aviat Networks, Inc., [Case - Redline Communications Group Inc.], Leading provider in mission-critical data infrastructure announces completion of sale
  • Curatio merges with RxMx to form RxPx, [Deal - Curatio Networks Inc.], RxPx aims to provide patient support when dealing with a health challenge, and doctor support with the tools to easily and safely onboard their patient onto a new therapy or program.
  • Mavrck secures US$135 million investment from Summit Partners and acquires Later to build a platform that drives revenue for brands and creators, [Deal - Clout.io Holdings, Inc. dba Mavrck], Leading Influencer and Social Platforms Mavrck and Later Unite to Solve Measurement and Monetization for the Creator Economy.

Career & Education

Education

  • Course, Canadian Securities Canadian Securities Institute
  • LLB University of Alberta
  • MA University of British Columbia
  • BA University of British Columbia

Community involvement

  • Life Sciences BC, Director, 2018-present
  • Interface Health Society, Director, 2018-present
  • North Shore Youth Soccer Association, Director, 2019-present
  • Medical Devices Committee of LifeSciences BC, Former Chair

Memberships & Affiliations

  • British Columbia Law Society
  • Law Society of Alberta
  • Canadian Bar Association
  • Intellectual Property Institute of Canada
  • Licensing Executives Society
  • International Trademark Association

Knowledge

  • Québec Publishes Final Language Rules: Softens Stance on Trademarks but Maintains Sign Sizing Requirements, 6/27/2024
  • Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) About Trademark Oppositions in Canada, 4/26/2024
  • ElevateIP Across Canada, 3/13/2024
  • Compliance Alert: Time to File Trademark Applications in Order to Comply with Charter of the French Language, 11/1/2023
  • New Labelling Requirements for Natural Health Products, 8/16/2022

Events

  • 2026 INTA Annual Meeting, 5/2/2026
  • 2025 INTA Annual Meeting, 5/17/2025
  • 2024 INTA Annual Meeting, 5/18/2024
  • 2023 INTA Annual Meeting, 5/16/2023
  • Fasken Presents its Seminar Series in Surrey, 1/22/2020
  • 2019 INTA Annual Meeting, 5/18/2019
  • Introduction to Intellectual Property, 4/26/2017
  • Legal Issues Arising from Clinical Trials, 3/8/2017
  • Legal Issues and Incorporation, 1/25/2017
  • Managing Intellectual Property, 5/4/2016

News

  • Fasken in San Francisco for the JP Morgan Healthcare Conference Week, 1/12/2026
  • Fasken Recognized in the 2021 edition of World Trademark Review 1000, 2/19/2021
  • Fasken Recognized in the 2020 edition of World Trademark Review 1000, 2/21/2020
  • Fasken Wins Labour and Employment Law Firm of the Year in the 2019 Best Lawyers in Canada Guide, 8/21/2018
  • Fasken Martineau Partners’ Landmark Transaction Wins ACG British Columbia 2017 Deal of the Year Award, 10/24/2017

Publications

  • Intellectual Property Issues, 11/1/2008
  • Promises and Pitfalls of Sponsoring University Research, 4/1/2008
  • Intellectual Property: The Year 2007 in Review, 2/14/2008
  • Clinical Trial Agreement Review and Negotiation: A Different Approach, 2/1/2006
Article Intellectual Property Issues Chapter 10, Buying and Selling a Business, The Continuing Legal Education Society of BC
Bulletin Promises and Pitfalls of Sponsoring University Research Life Sciences Newsletter

Speaking Engagements

  • Key Changes to Canadian Trademark Law, 11/5/2019
  • Intellectual Property Strategy: Key Legal Factors, 4/16/2019
  • 2017 INTA Annual Meeting, 5/20/2017
  • Intellectual Property Workshop, 10/19/2016
  • The Dos and Don'ts of Early Stage Venture Financing, 10/4/2016
  • Biotech Licensing 101, 10/23/2015
  • Amendments to the Current Trade-marks Act - Patent Update, 10/30/2014
  • Intellectual Property: Protection and Pitfalls, 12/2/2013
  • Copyrights, Trade-marks, Trade Secrets and Patents, 10/1/2013
  • Intellectual Property and Clinical Research, 2/1/2013
Speaker Key Changes to Canadian Trademark Law Fasken Symposium 2019 location location Vancouver, BC
Speaker Intellectual Property Strategy: Key Legal Factors World Trade Centre Vancouver/Greater Vancouver Board of Trade – International E-Commerce Essentials Program location location Vancouver, Richmond, Kelowna, Abbotsford and Victoria
2017 INTA Annual Meeting location location Barcelona