Thomas Andrew Currier
Thomas Andrew Currier
Toronto, ON
Works at
PCK Intellectual Property

1 Best Lawyers award

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Biography

Andrew Currier is a co-founder shareholder, CEO at PCK Intellectual Property. He is also the co-author of Canadian Patent Law (LexisNexis), now in its fifth edition and cited by the Supreme Court of Canada. With over two decades of experience spanning industry, private practice, and executive leadership, Andrew is a recognized leader in Canadian intellectual property law. His work reflects a consistent focus on aligning legal strategy with business planning, helping companies build and manage intellectual property portfolios that support long-term growth.

Before co-founding PCK, Andrew served as General Counsel for a publicly traded flat-panel display company, worked as IP counsel for a Silicon Valley startup, and practiced at three of Canada’s national law firms. These diverse roles shaped his practical and strategic approach to legal work, rooted in a deep understanding of both innovation and execution. At PCK, Andrew also led the development of the firm’s proprietary paperless practice platform, creating a streamlined system for workflow, billing, and client service.

Andrew regularly works with C-suite executives, general counsel, and founders to develop patent, trademark, and related IP programs that reflect commercial priorities. He reviews business plans, investor pitch decks, and product roadmaps to ensure IP strategies are structured and intentional. His process includes clear budget proposals and defined scopes of work, giving leadership teams the tools they need to make informed decisions. Andrew supports clients across industries and stages, from first-time founders to global enterprises.

PRACTICE FOCUS

Andrew’s practice focuses on corporate IP strategy, portfolio structuring, and executive-level advisory. He works directly with founders, general counsel, and leadership teams to ensure that patent, trademark, and related IP programs are aligned with business goals, investor expectations, and commercial timelines. His process includes reviewing strategic documents such as business plans, pitch decks, and product roadmaps to identify opportunities and risks within a company’s IP landscape. Andrew also develops transparent scopes of work and budget proposals to support scalable IP investment. His work spans industries and company stages, from early funding through international expansion, with a focus on long-term value and strategic positioning.

Works at
PCK Intellectual Property

1 Best Lawyers award

PCK Intellectual Property logo

Locations

Education

  • Kettering University, Bachelor of Science, Electrical Engineering
  • University of Western Ontario, J.D.

Bar Admissions

  • Ontario, Ontario Bar Association, 1998

Affiliations

  • Professional Engineers Ontario - PEO
  • Institute of Electrical and Electronic Engineers - IEEE
  • American Intellectual Property Law Association - AIPLA
  • International Trademark Association - INTA
  • Intellectual Property Institute of Canada - IPIC
  • Intellectual Property Owners Association - IPO
  • College of Patent Agents and Trademark Agents - CPATA
  • Law Society of Ontario - LSO

Client Testimonials

Awards & Focus

Recognized in The Best Lawyers in Canada 2027 for work in:
  • Intellectual Property Law
Awards:

Additional Information

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Case History

Cases
  • Represented Group III Ltd. in Group III Ltd. v. Travelway Group International Ltd
Federal Court of Appeal, featured in Thomson Reuters’ Intellectual Property Cases and Litigator Service, Fall 2018; leave to appeal to the Supreme Court of Canada denied, December 9, 2020

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