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.
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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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- 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)
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Lisa Sim's Areas of Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Lisa Sim handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.
Real estate attorneys handle home purchases, sales, commercial transactions, title disputes, and landlord-tenant matters.
Lisa Sim is one of 286,061 real estate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse real estate attorneys in British Columbia →
IP attorneys protect inventions, brands, and creative work through patent prosecution, trademark registration, copyright, and trade-secret enforcement.
Lisa Sim is one of 94,505 ip attorneys indexed nationally. Browse ip attorneys in British Columbia →
Internet and cyber lawyers for data breaches, online defamation, privacy law, and cybersecurity matters.
Lisa Sim is one of 15,865 internet attorneys indexed nationally. Browse internet attorneys in British Columbia →
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 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.
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