My Background and Focus

Jamal is a patent lawyer at MBM’s Ottawa office. He works with the engineering patent team on patent drafting and prosecution for various clients. He also assists with drafting and reviewing contracts, licencing agreements, and other legal documents for IP transactions.

Jamal graduated from the University of Ottawa in April 2018 after completing his joint JD-MBA degree. As part of his MBA studies, Jamal and his team consulted a software-based start-up on a business development and go-to-market strategy. During his law school years, Jamal competed in mooting and negotiation competitions, including the inaugural Canadian Copyright Policy Moot. Jamal and his team won the best policy briefing, proposing a copyright exception to text and data mining in support of Canada’s artificial intelligence strategy. Jamal also interned at the Canadian Intellectual Property Office, where he drafted various documents.

Before law school, Jamal obtained his Bachelor and Masters in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Ottawa. During his engineering studies, Jamal worked on various design projects, including turbine blades and combustion engines.

What my clients/co-workers say about me

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I worked with Jamal as a client before working with him as a colleague.  He is continually focused on improving both his own skills and his client’s position on each matter he handles. Anyone who is so focused on making things better for their client has the right attitude and is a great person to have on your team.

— Dilip Andrade, Patent Agent, MBM

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Education

  • JD/MBA – University of Ottawa
  • Masters in Mechanical Engineering – University of Ottawa
  • Bachelor in Mechanical Engineering – University of Ottawa

Bar Admission

  • Law Society of Ontario (2019)

Professional Affiliations

  • Law Society of Ontario

Services

Industries

  • Aerospace, Aeronautics & Aviation
  • Artificial Intelligence & Artificial Reality
  • Automotive & Transportation
  • FinTech, Blockchain & NFTs
  • Software & Computer Applications
  • Consumer Products & Retail
  • Creative Agencies, Photographers & Influencers
  • Defence & Security
  • Electronics
  • Mechanical, Manufacturing & Machinery
  • Medical Devices
  • Mining
  • Semiconductors, Physics & Optics
  • Sports, Entertainment & Publishing
  • Telecommunications

Effective Consent Made Easier Under the NOC Regulations

December 8, 2020

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Importance of Determining Inventorship Prior to Patent Issuance

May 12, 2020

by Jamal Hakimi • Under 5 min read

Seminars

January 14, 2025

Let’s Tech Together (Again)!

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My life outside of work

Soccer has been my biggest passion. I’ve been playing since I was a child, and to this day, I am constantly trying to improve my game. My love of the game was so strong that, at some point, I considered making a career out of it and becoming a professional soccer player. I play in five different local leagues 3-5 times a week. My entire fitness routine is related to training for soccer. It is the perfect mix of exercise, mental focus, and a fun social activity.

When I’m not on the field, I love watching Anime. My favourite is Attack on Titan; the storyline and themes are complex, deep and entertaining, always challenging you with philosophical debates. I also really enjoy studying human psychology and behaviour. I read a lot of books and discuss them with my core group of friends. We then encourage each other to try to implement the strategies and concepts we have learned. I guess I will always be a student, one way or another!

Community Involvement

  • Community-based support for new Afghan immigrants in Ottawa:

– Helping navigate the services provided by the Canadian government and other community services

– Providing personal mentorship for immigrant children

  • Community-based support for Afghans in Afghanistan:

– Providing care packages with food, personal products and school supplies

5 things Jamal can’t live without

  • 1family/friends
  • 2personal growth
  • 3soccer
  • 4laughter
  • 5summer

Rapid Fire Questions

  1. If I were a superhero, my superpower would be … To travel through time, to get a better understanding of the world
  2. Favourite movie: A Beautiful Mind - because it teaches you to be humble
  3. Favourite TV show: Attack on Titan (Japanese anime) - because it helps you question life and life’s purpose
  4. What was your favorite TV show when growing up? Dragon Ball Z - because its action packed and has great fighting scenes
  5. Favourite book/author: How to win friends and influence people by Dale Carnegie, it teaches you the basics that actually work.
  6. Favourite dish/cuisine: Afghan food because its hearty and puts me right to sleep
  7. Favourite object: A soccer ball, if I see it, I have to do a few moves with it!
  8. If you could do anything, what would your dream day look like? The day would include spending time with family and friends, some self-development, some physical activity/soccer, and some great food.
  9. If you could eat only 3 foods for the rest of your life, what would they be? Eggs, rice, cake – mostly healthy and tasty
  10. Would you rather live for a week in the past or the future? Future, because that’s the unknown
  11. If you could invite 3 people (living or deceased) to dinner who would they be? Elon Musk, Aristotle, and Mohammed Ali ... I think that dinner would be very entertaining!
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Soccer, soccer, soccer!

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Canoeing in Banff

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Vacationing in beautiful Paris