Shift Law | Copyright, Intellectual Property and Trademark Lawyer

As a technology lawyer focused on contract and patent issues, I’m often asked for referrals to lawyers who handle trademark and copyright matters. The clients I have referred to Shift Law have been very happy with the service they’ve received and I continue to refer folks to John and the Shift Law team, without hesitation.

Shift Law is Lake of Bays Brewing Company’s go-to law firm for trademark issues. They are responsive, give us smart, clear and practical advice and are generous with their time. They are a pleasure to work with and I'd recommend them for anyone needing guidance in this space.

Sometimes searching for something on google and then seeing the results can be overwhelming. When I searched for a Trademark Lawyer in Canada, that was also a licensed Attorney in the U.S.A., I was directed to Shift Law. I emailed them and John referred me to his colleague, Shan Arora.Being a small business (I’m the only employee), I thought surely the fees would be astronomical to have someone with Shan’s intellect and ability represent my business at the USPTO. Needless to say, I was pleasantly surprised.Shan replied to my emails quickly, answered all of my many questions, didn’t push me into making a decision one way or the other about the choices that I had and made me feel like I was just as important as his high-profile corporate clients. I felt like my U.S.A. Trademark was in extremely capable hands.If you need a Trademark Lawyer in Canada, or in the United States, do yourself a favor and stop searching when you get to Shift Law. I am glad that I did. Thanks for everything Shan! ~ Karen

Shift Law is more than just an excellent intellectual property law firm.They are a trusted set of hands into which we can place our clients and referrals for all of their IP needs. John Simpson and his team are fearless in their advocacy and organized in their execution: whether it’s a relatively straightforward trademark application, advice on an IP arrangement in a brand new industry, or a defence of a client’s IP rights, John makes you feel like he’s right there beside you, calmly and effectively lighting the way. It’s a pleasure to have the opportunity to work with Shift Law and we look forward to many more chances to do so.

Shift Law is my go-to law firm for clients who need help with trademarks and copyright. As a patent agent, I am often asked for such referrals. The clients I’ve referred to Shift Law have been very happy.

“Shift Law helped my company succeed in a hard fought, business critical trademark litigation case that went to trial in the Federal Court. I was extremely impressed with the quality of service I received throughout the process and with their intelligence and expertise in this area. John and Shan were also a pleasure to work with.”Corey BessnerCEOCore Consultants Realty

John is such a pleasure to work with. A brilliant and down-to-earth advisor who is perfect for a start-up and equally comfortable advising on a complex transaction. Shift Law is responsive, thoughtful and caring - and the fact that they're great IP lawyers is a bonus.

When my business found itself in a legal dispute, I trusted my company's future in the hands of Shift Law. I was constantly kept aware of status, given plenty of advice and could always trust that John Simpson and the rest of his staff had my best interests in mind. I am thrilled with the result and would recommend their services to anyone looking for a firm that has their clients best interests at the forefront.

I contacted Shift Law about a business name trademark issue that had me stumped even after hours of doing my own online research. John got in touch with me very quickly and was able to provide extremely knowledgeable, professional legal and business advice about my trademark search. I now understand the next steps for protecting my trademark and brand and am able to move forward on my business plans with a lot of awareness of the law or any risks I need to mitigate. I highly recommend Shift Law. They definitely know their stuff!

I highly recommend John Simpson and Shift Law to anyone developing a business involving publishing, content creation, marketing or any other creative pursuit. John was able to help me navigate the complex processes of intellectual property rights, copyright, civil law and related fields to launch my publishing business. He was very responsive, easy to speak with and flexible with his approach. John earned my trust quickly as he was generous with his time and always sought out a low cost option for me. John’s advice was well thought out, presented in a clear way and put me at ease.It’s difficult to overstate how happy I am with John’s delivery.Roger Reis