Atty. Lisa Sim
Lisa Sim practises intellectual property law with a focus on protecting, commercializing, and managing the intellectual assets of her clients. Her practice has a particular emphasis on trademark and patent matters that span a range of industries including health, biotechnology, agriculture and energy.
Information Technology Law & More Attorney · Serving Vancouver, BC · 26+ Years Experience
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About Lisa Sim at a Glance
Lisa Sim is a real estate, ip, and internet attorney based in Vancouver, British Columbia, practicing at Miller Thomson LLP. They have 26+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2000. Admitted to practice in British Columbia (2000). Recognitions include Best Lawyers in America — Information Technology Law (2026) and Best Lawyers in America — Intellectual Property Law (2026). Serves clients in Vancouver, BC and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About Lisa Sim
- Lisa Sim practises intellectual property law with a focus on protecting, commercializing, and managing the intellectual assets of her clients
- Her practice has a particular emphasis on trademark and patent matters that span a range of industries including health, biotechnology, agriculture and energy
- As a registered patent agent, Lisa has significant experience in the preparation and prosecution of patents and assists clients with the strategic design and management of their intellectual property portfolios
- She also has experience in conducting intellectual property due diligence, assisting in patent disputes, including assessing patent infringement and validity risks, and the negotiation and preparation of agreements relating to IP assets
- Lisa's practice is recognized by The Best Lawyers in Canada in Intellectual Property Law (2019 – 2021) and Information Technology Law (2021)
Practice Areas Explained
Lisa Sim's Areas of Legal Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Lisa Sim handles, with a practical overview of what that area of law involves and how it may apply to your situation in Vancouver.
Real Estate Law in Vancouver
Real estate attorneys handle home purchases, sales, commercial transactions, title disputes, and landlord-tenant matters.
Lisa Sim is one of 313,729 real estate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse real estate attorneys in British Columbia →
Intellectual Property in Vancouver
IP attorneys protect inventions, brands, and creative work through patent prosecution, trademark registration, copyright, and trade-secret enforcement.
Lisa Sim is one of 105,285 ip attorneys indexed nationally. Browse ip attorneys in British Columbia →
Internet & Cyber Law in Vancouver
Internet and cyber lawyers for data breaches, online defamation, privacy law, and cybersecurity matters.
Lisa Sim is one of 17,826 internet attorneys indexed nationally. Browse internet attorneys in British Columbia →
Jurisdictional Context
Why Local Counsel Matters in Vancouver
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 venue, 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.
Vancouver Courts and Legal Process
Choosing a Vancouver-based attorney means your counsel already knows the local docketing timelines, preferred filing formats, and how individual judges typically rule on procedural motions — details that only come from practicing in this jurisdiction day after day. That local familiarity can translate to better strategy, faster filings, and fewer costly surprises.
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Professional Profile
Why Clients in Vancouver Choose Lisa Sim
Selecting an attorney is one of the most consequential decisions you can make when a legal matter arises. Below are the core qualities that distinguish Lisa Sim's practice in the field of real estate, ip, and internet.
Decade-Tested Legal Experience
Lisa Sim brings 26+ years of hands-on legal practice — enough to have navigated the recurring fact patterns, procedural traps, and negotiation dynamics that shape case outcomes.
Broad Practice Area Coverage
Covering real estate, ip, and internet, Lisa Sim can address the full spectrum of a client's legal needs without requiring referrals to separate specialists for each issue.
Local Presence in Vancouver
A Vancouver-based practice means Lisa Sim attends hearings in the same courthouses, knows the local clerks, and understands the unwritten scheduling norms that affect every case filed here.
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Common Legal Issues Lisa Sim Handles in Vancouver
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