Jayde Wood is an IP lawyer, patent agent, and trademark agent based in Gowling WLG’s Vancouver office. She has extensive experience in IP prosecution, portfolio management, and commercialization. Organizations of varying sizes and sectors retain Jayde for her comprehensive, interdisciplinary, and strategic approach to IP matters. She assists both local and multinational clients with IP prosecution and portfolio management, including patents, designs, and trademarks. Jayde’s patent practice focuses on the biotech, medical device, and food-tech industries, where she leverages her advanced science degree. She helps clients optimize their brand protection by guiding the creation of distinctive brands, conducting screening and clearance assessments, obtaining registered trademark protection for traditional and non-traditional marks, and navigating regulatory and advertising issues. Jayde excels in commercial IP services, conducting IP due diligence for transactions and supporting clients by negotiating and drafting licensing, co-development and research, and services agreements. In addition to her legal practice, Jayde serves as the Vice Chair of the Life Sciences Committee of the Licensing Executives Society International.