Benjamin Koopferstock

Benjamin Koopferstock’s practice focuses on intellectual property (IP) strategy and IP dispute resolution. Prior to beginning his legal career, Benjamin received his Bachelor of Science degree in Computer Engineering with a minor in Mathematics from Southern Methodist University in Dallas, Texas. He then obtained his law degree from the Washington & Lee University School of Law in Lexington, Virginia. He uses his training in these two areas in concert to advise clients on how best to protect their IP rights and manage the risk of IP infringement.

Benjamin particularly enjoys learning about new and developing technologies, and he has prepared and prosecuted numerous patent applications in various fields which include, among others, machine learning and artificial intelligence, cloud computing, medical technology, consumer electronics, network protocols, as well as oil and gas exploration and extraction. With years of experience managing patent applications with the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO), Benjamin is often able to work directly with patent examiners to save time and reduce the cost of prosecution of patent applications. Benjamin maintains frequent contact with his clients to understand their changing business goals and align his prosecution strategy with their current needs.

Benjamin is also experienced in U.S. District Court litigation for patent and trademark disputes as well as in post-grant proceedings at the USPTO. He has advised clients accused of infringing U.S. patents and has worked to settle IP disputes, both before and after the start of litigation.

After law school, he began practising law in Houston and in Washington D.C. firms. Since his return to Canada, he has worked to help primarily Canadian and European clients acquire U.S. patents and manage the risks associated with U.S. patents. He is a member of the Texas Bar and of the District of Columbia Bar. He also recently joined the Barreau du Québec as a foreign legal consultant.

When he is not at the office Benjamin is usually training for his next marathon and can often be found running along the Lachine Canal or racing laps around the Circuit Gilles-Villeneuve.