David-Kei Codère Maruyama is a member of our Intellectual Property (IP) group, acting as both a lawyer and a registered patent agent in Canada.

David’s journey with BCF began in 2014 as a summer student. After seven years with us, he temporarily left the firm to undertake an MBA at HEC Paris in France. After successfully completing his MBA, he worked as a management consultant at a strategy consulting firm in Gothenburg, Sweden, gaining experience in counselling large international companies on how to leverage their intellectual property for business benefit. With a valuable global experience and new perspectives, he is now back at BCF.

Beyond IP prosecution and litigation, David puts his unique blend of legal, business, and consulting skillsto work to help companies effectively leverage their IP and strengthen their competitive advantage. David is particularly focused on business-driven IP strategies, ensuring that IP initiatives align with overall business objectives and deliver tangible value. His understanding of tailor-made IP strategies allows businesses not only to protect their innovations, but also to position themselves more strategically in the market.

Having lived and worked in several countries, David is fluent in French, English, and Japanese. He also has a working knowledge of German. His international background and language skills further enhance his ability to assist clients in their intellectual property needs.