We help inventors succeed.
Patents and Intellectual Property for Startups and Small Business
“patents act as a catalyst that sets startups on a growth path by facilitating their access to capital”— Farre-Mensa et al (2016), The Bright Side of Patents
Ovodenovo works with inventors to create and manage strong and valuable patents. Protect your invention, protect your freedom to operate, and attract investors – all for a price that fits a startup budget.
We involve you at every step and become experts in your tech. We believe this is the best way to help you secure the quality of patent protection you need. We work with companies we love for rates that are up front, reasonable, and transparent. We invest in your success.
We have expertise and experience pursuing and obtaining patent protection in a broad range of areas including:
We are registered to represent Canadian companies and inventors in the United States and Canada and have partnerships around the world to get you protection wherever you need it.
We provide complete patent services with predictable & reasonable fees, transparency, and personalised service.
We start with a confidential and in-depth discussion to establish your needs and whether we are well-placed to meet them. This discussion is free of charge, and the total cost of the patenting process and other services is clearly laid out at this point.
We provide education for decision-makers and teams to help you identify and protect your intellectual property. Early education prevents costly inadvertent public disclosure and potential loss of rights.
We engage fully throughout the patent drafting process and ask the same of our clients. As a result, you end up with stronger patents.
We help to identify your protectable intellectual property. We aim to maximize the value of your patents.
We are registered to represent Canadian companies and inventors in the United States and Canada and have partnerships around the world to get you protection wherever you need it.
For companies that have ongoing need, we provide reasonable rates for Erin to serve as internal counsel.
Erin has been a highly respected member of my IP team on a few different projects. Thanks for making us successful and compliant with the USPTO!
I've worked with Erin a couple of times now. Erin brings a very high level of professionalism and also a wonderful sense of humour and easy-going nature. We [went] through some very technical topics with Erin and she picks it up effortlessly. I had not gone through a patent application process before so I had some hesitation that it might be awkward or time consuming - Erin has been amazing at educating us on the process and accommodating different work styles.
Erin is a consummate professional and an excellent Patent Agent. Her chemistry background makes her a quick study when it comes to drafting utility patents of a technical bent and she writes with great clarity and structure, even in the first draft. She is conscious of both timelines and budgets and works diligently, with great efficiency. A pleasure to work with. I would highly recommend Erin to any inventor needing to protect their intellectual property.
Erin and her team are an outstanding IP service provider. Not only has Ovodenovo shown excellence in all aspects of patent work, but they also have the scientific and subject-matter expertise that is essential for understanding, clarifying, and developing new intellectual property. They are highly recommended!
I have had the pleasure of working with Erin for over 12 years across 3 companies. We have filed 8 or so patents together and took 6 or so of them all the way through prosecution and grants. She is my trusted partner in dealing with IP protection and patents, and the best ally anybody can have when battling stubborn USPTO patent prosecutors! I have recommended Erin to many founders and CEOs across my network with very positive results. Erin is knowledgeable across many domains and trustworthy. If you get a chance to work with Erin, I am confident you won't want to work with anybody else, as she makes the process pleasant for you with deliberate research and readiness ahead of meetings, guidance and collaboration with you as the inventor, and helping you figure out the best strategic moves. Even Erin's recommendations of other specialists in her network have been very deliberate and high-quality! I highly recommend her as your ally in navigating technology and inventions.
Erin has been an indispensable partner for me across 3 different startup companies over the past decade. Her insightful approach to intellectual property strategy is truly exceptional; she has a remarkable ability to quickly grasp complex technology and align patent protection with our long-term business goals. What I value most is that Erin is a straight shooter. She provides clear, unvarnished advice on the strengths and weaknesses of a portfolio, which is absolutely critical for fast-moving startups where time and resources are limited. Erin's diligence in managing our patent processes was great. She ensured our applications are robust, timely, and strategically sound. She consistently offers tremendous value for startups, providing the high-level expertise of a seasoned professional with a deep understanding of the unique constraints and opportunities within a growth-stage company. I wholeheartedly recommend her to any founder seeking an exceptional and long-term patent agent.
Erin is extremely thorough, creative, and knowledgeable. She explains everything clearly, answers my questions with patience, and offers thoughtful ideas I hadn't considered. Her expertise and attention to detail gave us a pathway to gain patent approval in a difficult space.
I would highly recommend Erin for the preparation of IP related documentation. Working with Erin on our provisional patent application was straightforward and efficient. Erin took the time to educate our team on the process and ensured we captured the entirety of our IP in the application. Erin exceeded our expectations by taking the time to understand our IP and make recommendation on previous literature. We look forward to working with her in the future.
Erin is one of the most professional and results oriented colleagues I have met - managing to pull off a complex and challenging IP filing to deadline. I had the pleasure of recently working with Erin on a provisional patent. She managed to effectively guide me through every step - ensuring that I had a thorough understanding of each step in this long and complicated process. I was particularly impressed with Erin's ability to build strong and effective partnerships, while also using her industry knowledge and creativity to find IP solutions for my business. Her expertise, passion and knowledge of all facets of IP make her an indispensable resource.
M.Sc. (Toronto), B.Ed. (Toronto), Registered Patent Agent
Erin is an experienced patent agent who personally serves the needs of all Ovodenovo’s clients. Her passion is assisting small companies and independent inventors to position themselves for success.
Erin has a broad technical background including the areas of pharmaceutics, water, biotechnology, chemistry, catalysis, nuclear technology, optical displays, computer and operational systems, energy, electronic security, investment, wearable technology, apparel, mechanical devices, vehicles, and chemical engineering.
In the community, Erin serves on the board of The Ottawa Network, is a former director of the SHAD program at Carleton University, and serves as a volunteer mentor and advisor for Ottawa entrepreneurs.
Ph.D. (Stanford)
Mark applies his 20+ years of experience in research and tech to help Canadian inventors understand and protect their intellectual property. Innovators engage him to position themselves for long-term success in collaboration, investment, and acquisition, including professional patent services through Ovodenovo Inc.
Mark’s specific technical experience includes the fields of blockchain technology, information technology, biotechnology, computational biology, genomics, mechanistic enzymology, microbiology, biophysics, biochemistry, and molecular biology.
In the community, Mark served on the board of the Ottawa Youth Orchestra Academy from 2014 to 2020. Mark also sings in an a cappella choir and organizes an annual fundraiser for mental health research.
Ph.D. (Oklahoma State University)
Ugo combines her interdisciplinary technical background with her prior teaching at the university level to understand, communicate, and protect intellectual property. She is interested in the process of intellectual property protection and enjoys working with Canadian innovators to protect their inventions.
Ugo’s technical background includes materials chemistry and polymer sciences, vehicle safety technology, pharmaceutical compositions, aerial and land vehicles, energy generation and distribution, heat pumps, water systems, dental technology, and construction systems. Ugo looks forward to learning more about all areas of science and technology.
We exclusively serve Canadian inventors and Canadian innovative companies.
We are located in Ottawa, Canada.
