Atty. Brian G. Kingwell

Atty. Brian G. Kingwell

For over 20 years, Brian Kingwell has been engaged in patent prosecution and strategic patent portfolio counseling in the areas of molecular biology, biochemistry, chemistry, chemical engineering and medical devices. He has wide-ranging experience in obtaining patents for products such as a novel family of heterocyclic antibiotics, the InsectSelect™ protein expression vector, high oleic acid brassica juncea plants, in situ combustion processes for recovery of hydrocarbons, heavy metal waste remediation processes and Glybera®, the first human gene therapeutic approved in Europe.

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Profile Summary

About Brian G. Kingwell at a glance

Brian G. Kingwell is a real estate and ip attorney based in Vancouver, British Columbia, practicing at Gowling WLG. Admitted to practice in British Columbia, Law Society of British Columbia and Ontario, The Law Society of Upper Canada. Recognitions include Lawyer of the Year — Biotechnology and Life Sciences Practice, Vancouver (Canada) (2026), Best Lawyers in America — Biotechnology and Life Sciences Practice (2026), and Best Lawyers in America — Intellectual Property Law (2026). Serands clients in Vancouver, BC and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • For over 20 years, Brian Kingwell has been engaged in patent prosecution and strategic patent portfolio counseling in the areas of molecular biology, biochemistry, chemistry, chemical engineering and medical devices
  • He has wide-ranging experience in obtaining patents for products such as a novel family of heterocyclic antibiotics, the InsectSelect™ protein expression vector, high oleic acid brassica juncea plants, in situ combustion processes for recovery of hydrocarbons, heavy metal waste remediation processes and Glybera®, the first human gene therapeutic approved in Europe
  • Mr. Kingwell is also the inventor of a patented medical device that has been marketed internationally, the PeriPatch™ Sleeve

Practice Areas Explained

Brian G. Kingwell's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Brian G. Kingwell handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Real Estate Law

Real estate attorneys handle home purchases, sales, commercial transactions, title disputes, and landlord-tenant matters.

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Intellectual Property

IP attorneys protect inventions, brands, and creative work through patent prosecution, trademark registration, copyright, and trade-secret enforcement.

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Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in British Columbia

Practicing law in British Columbia. Legal matters in British Columbia are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Vancouver are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate British Columbia state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in British Columbia brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this andnue, and the substantive law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in British Columbia courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Brian G. Kingwell

Where is Brian G. Kingwell's law office located?
Brian G. Kingwell's law practice is located in Vancouver, British Columbia. The firm is Gowling WLG. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Brian G. Kingwell handle?
Brian G. Kingwell focuses on real estate, ip. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in British Columbia.
How can I contact Brian G. Kingwell for a consultation?
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What awards or recognition has Brian G. Kingwell received?
Brian G. Kingwell's notable recognition includes: Lawyer of the Year — Biotechnology and Life Sciences Practice, Vancouver (Canada); Best Lawyers in America — Biotechnology and Life Sciences Practice; Best Lawyers in America — Intellectual Property Law; Lawyer of the Year — Biotechnology and Life Sciences Practice, Vancouver (Canada); Lawyer of the Year — Biotechnology and Life Sciences Practice, Vancouver (Canada).

Awards

Lawyer of the Year — Biotechnology and Life Sciences Practice, Vancouver (Canada)
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Biotechnology and Life Sciences Practice
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Intellectual Property Law
- 2026
Lawyer of the Year — Biotechnology and Life Sciences Practice, Vancouver (Canada)
- 2024
Lawyer of the Year — Biotechnology and Life Sciences Practice, Vancouver (Canada)
- 2021
Lawyer of the Year — Biotechnology and Life Sciences Practice, Vancouver (Canada)
- 2018
Lawyer of the Year — Biotechnology and Life Sciences Practice, Vancouver (Canada)
- 2016
Lawyer of the Year — Intellectual Property Law, Vancouver (Canada)
- 2015
Lawyer of the Year — Biotechnology and Life Sciences Practice, Vancouver (Canada)
- 2012

Bar Admissions

British Columbia, Law Society of British Columbia
Ontario, The Law Society of Upper Canada

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