It is our great pleasure to announce that Dr. Claire Palmer, Dr. Kay Palmer and Dr. Suzanne Hof have been promoted to Partners!

This well-earned milestone reflects their dedication, expertise, and the strong relationships they have built with clients and colleagues over the years.

Claire, Kay, and Suzanne each bring highly specialized technical expertise, which is the cornerstone of MBM’s patent practice across a wide range of industries and emerging technologies.

“For over 20 years, Claire, Kay and Suzanne have earned the trust of clients and colleagues alike through their thoughtful approach, technical expertise, and dedication to delivering practical, business-focused IP solutions. We are proud to see them reach this important milestone in their careers and happy to have them join the partnership”, said Randy Marusyk, Managing Partner.

Claire Palmer is a registered Canadian Patent Agent with a Ph.D. in Molecular Biology and over 20 years of IP experience. Her practice focuses on drafting and prosecuting patent applications across a wide range of technologies, including biotechnology, biochemistry, pharmaceuticals, microbiology, biology, molecular biology, bioremediation, bioinformatics, biological wastewater treatment & other “green” technologies, and agricultural sciences, among others. Claire also has significant experience managing international patent portfolios and working with foreign associates worldwide.

To learn more about Claire, check out her full bio here.

Claire Palmer, Ph.D., Partner & Patent Agent
T: 613-801-0450
E: cpalmer@mbm.com

Kay Palmer is a registered Canadian Patent Agent with a Ph.D. in Molecular Biology and over 20 years of IP experience. Her practice focuses on drafting and prosecuting patent applications across a wide range of technologies, including biochemical, bioinformatics, pharmaceutical, molecular biology with an emphasis on immunology & gene therapy, and medical devices, among others. Kay also has significant experience managing international patent portfolios and working with foreign associates worldwide.

To learn more about Kay, check out her full bio here.

Kay Palmer, Ph.D., Partner & Patent Agent
T: 613-801-0452
E: kpalmer@mbm.com

Suzanne Hof is a registered Canadian Patent Agent with a Ph.D. in Organic Chemistry and over 20 years of IP experience. Her practice focuses on drafting and prosecuting patent applications across a wide range of technologies, including chemical, biochemical, pharmaceuticals, cleantech & green technologies, medical devices, mechanical, construction materials, consumer products, and agricultural sciences, among others. Suzanne also has significant experience managing international patent portfolios and working with foreign associates worldwide.

To learn more about Suzanne, check out her full bio here.

Suzanne Hof, Ph.D., Partner & Patent Agent
T: 613-801-0510
E: shof@mbm.com

Please join us in congratulating Claire, Kay and Suzanne on this well-deserved milestone. We are proud to welcome them to the partnership and look forward to their continued contributions to MBM’s success and the success of our clients.