What We Do
Valuetech's patent agents have PhD level training in either the physical sciences or engineering, and work with the support of other patent agents and patent attorneys around the world. We are located in Richmond BC, Canada, and have clients in several countries, including the US, UK, Belgium, Netherlands and China. Since 2001 we have served the cost-conscious high-tech community by providing an alternate both to having a full-time in-house employee and to relying entirely on an external patent agent. Our clients range from individual inventors with an entrepreneurial spirit, through small to medium companies with ongoing product introduction and expanding patent portfolios, to the well established Fortune 500.
Meet Our Team
Damien Loveland
Patent Agent
Bachelor's in Physics and Doctorate in Laser Physics, University of Oxford
Damien has been involved with intellectual property since 2000, when he managed a diverse portfolio of patents for a start-up. Over the years he has worked for small and large companies, both local and international, as well as for individual inventors. He helps clients identify and define their inventions, and walks them through the process of filing patent applications. Areas that he is familiar with include lighting, electronics, lasers, physics, engineering, cryogenics, alloys, optics and optical crystals, software-based systems, business methods – and there are probably a few more that could be listed. He is often invited to brainstorming sessions, where he contributes ideas that lead to further patent applications – so far he has assigned about 25 inventions to Valuetech's clients.
Michael Byad
Patent Agent Trainee
M.Sc. in Materials Engineering and Metallurgy, University of Laval; M.Sc. in Physics, Mechanics, Materials and Nanoscience, University of Rouen
Michael has in-depth experience of the analysis of materials, and is specialized in surface engineering, coating techniques, surface characterization, and biomaterials. He has training in Lean Six Sigma methodology. He has a strong attention to detail and is a valuable contributor to the team.
Qiu Crowley
Patent Agent Assistant
B.Sc. in Electronic Engineering, Inner Mongolia University
Qiu has a technical background, having worked as an electrical engineer for an iron and steel corporation for several years. She also has significant administrative experience, having worked both as a human resources specialist and as a director of a language school for several years. Her precise organizational skills make her an ideal fit for assisting in many diverse patent matters.
Valuetech's Associates
Valuetech employs several other independent intellectual property experts on an as-needed basis. Depending on the expertise required, we have access to Canadian, US, Australian, Japanese, Korean, Indian, Chinese and European patent agents, a former US patent examiner, PhD's in chemistry and biotechnical engineering and an IP portfolio manager.
Careers
Valuetech is always keeping a lookout for talented individuals in the field of intellectual property. Even if we do not have any immediate openings suitable for you, we would be interested in receiving your resume by email in the event that an appropriate position arises in the future. We are particularly interested in hearing from you if you have a PhD or other further degree.
Wanted: Patent Agent
Tasks include patent and prior art searching; drafting mechanical, electrical, computer-based, scientific and other technical disclosures for patent applications; and analyzing and responding to office actions.
A scientific, engineering or computing background is required, preferably with a doctorate. At least a few years of post-qualification experience is preferred.
Part-time or full-time, based in Richmond. Please submit your resume, with full contact details and salary expectations via email.
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Testimonial
- "Wow ! You went beyond what I expected and rewrote the whole thing transforming it from an amateur description to a professional one."
~ Alvin Smith, Inventor
- "Valuetech really helped my investment decisions by laying out the patent landscape very clearly."
~ Russell Warburton, Investor
- "Damien’s work on IP and beyond is strong on the idea generation part, and thorough. For my part, he could be my IP Strategist anytime."~ Louis Ketelaars, Philips
- "Awesome work! ...I feel my IP is in good hands with your expertise and eye for detail."~ C.S., Victoria
- "Damien is without doubt a top performer, he has the ability to maintain total composure under very tough conditions. This made working with him a real pleasure."~ Andy Pullinger, Oxford Instruments
- "We’re so glad that you’ve joined us...our team have been struggling so much..."
- "Wow ! You went beyond what I expected and rewrote the whole thing transforming it from an amateur description to a professional one."
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Did you know?
- There are patents on applying for a patent.
- The word “patent” comes from the latin term “litterae patentes”, meaning “open letter”.
- Drug patents can be extended by up to 5 years.
- You can access published patents for free.
- The notion of a patent dates back to Ancient Greece.
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