An IP boutique with strong capabilities in patent and trade mark matters, Ridout & Maybee has offices in Toronto, Ottawa and Mississauga. The firm has exceptional technical expertise, with most of its practitioners holding advanced degrees in engineering, IT and science. "It is a small, capable team," noted a peer. Partner Janet Fuhrer was recently elected president of the Intellectual Property Institute of Canada. Specialising in prosecuting patent applications in the mechanical and electromechanical fields, Marcus Gallie also handles trade marks, litigation and industrial designs. David Heller focuses on chemistry, biotechnology and pharmaceuticals.