Specialized expertise and reliable rigor.
Intellectual Property Protection
It’s often the case that a company’s own employees don’t recognize that their work qualifies as valuable IP that requires protection. We offer expertise related to Intellectual Property management, including training to recognize IP opportunities. From IP strategy, through management, negotiation of terms, and rigorous, detailed document marking, we secure proprietary assets both the prime and subcontract levels. Please note that we do not carry out the legal process required for patent registration.
Contract Negotiation
A solid contract will clearly and completely state deliverables and represent the business goals of all parties. We draft and negotiate contracts that meet programmatic and technical requirements while respecting investment and business goals. We assess fit between technical statements of work and commercial terms and conditions, and consult on intellectual property and licensing strategies that support business development.
Export Compliance
We guide organizations through the complete export permit application process, tailoring compliance to ensure all Canadian Controlled Goods Regulations and the International Traffic in Arms Regulations are met. We also handle Canadian Controlled Goods registration processes, including the preparation of a security plan. We have seen how failure to comply becomes exceedingly costly in time and money and will make a business vulnerable to oversights; we apply our expertise to remove this risk.
Business Development
Winning proposals and strategic alliances drive business growth. We prepare and strengthen proposals and statements of work with a layer of precision and consistency that reduces risk and increases success. We can also compile qualified supplier teams to participate in proposal preparation and act as your interface between parties.
Risk Management
Risk is intrinsic to business growth; it can’t be avoided but it can be managed. At the enterprise, program and project level, we can assess both risks and opportunities, creating a comprehensive risk and opportunity register that anticipates and calculates impact, as well as manage and monitor risk to eliminate surprises and minimize loss.
