Michael Sharp

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Counsel, Patent Agent + Trademark Agent

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Michael Sharp is a dedicated and passionate intellectual property (IP) lawyer, committed to helping clients safeguard their innovations and use them as a competitive advantage. With a deep love for science and technology, he thrives in the dynamic field of IP law, continually engaging with cutting-edge developments that keep the work exciting and never boring.

Clients frequently turn to Michael for guidance on protecting the investment they have made into their research and successfully commercializing their products or services. With a keen understanding of the challenges and opportunities in bringing ideas to the marketplace, Michael offers strategic tools and solutions to navigate these complexities.

Having served as the Head of IP for a publicly traded company, Michael possesses invaluable in-house experience that provides a comprehensive perspective on IP management. This real-world insight enables him to deliver holistic IP strategies that balance legal requirements with practical business considerations.

Michael is a practical problem solver and an attentive listener who excels in understanding clients' needs and motivations. This skill set, combined with strong interpersonal abilities, ensures that he can effectively tailor strategies to achieve desired outcomes for clients.

Qualifications

  • Education
  • Bar Admissions
  • University of Alberta
    Bachelor of Science With Honours Molecular Genetics
    2000
  • University of Alberta
    Medical Sciences - Medical Genetics
    2004
  • University of Alberta
    Juris Doctor
    2007
  • Alberta
    2008

Involvement

  • Professional
  • Council of Canadian Innovators
    Innovation Governance Program (iGP) Level 1
    March 2025
  • Intellectual Property Institute of Canada (IPIC)
    Patent Committee
    2021 - Present
  • Registered United States Patent Agent

    2013 - Present
  • Registered Canadian Patent Agent

    2012 - Present
  • Registered Canadian Trademark Agent

    2009 - Present
  • Intellectual Property Institute of Canada (IPIC)
    Chair or Co-Chair of the Inhouse Practitioners Community
    2021 - 2024
  • Faculty of Law, University of Alberta – Sessional Instructor
    Oxford International Intellectual Property Moot Coach
    2018
  • Faculty of Law, University of Alberta – Sessional Instructor
    Harold G. Fox Canadian Intellectual Property Moot Coach
    2016, 2017, 2019
  • CBA National Intellectual Property Section
    Executive Member
    2015 - 2017