Atty. Paul Armitage

Atty. Paul Armitage

Paul Armitage is a partner in the firm's Vancouver office practising in the Intellectual Property and Technology Law Groups. His practice focuses on procurement, technology licensing, outsourcing, commercial contracts, privacy law, data security, cloud computing, e-commerce, and anti-spam and anti-spyware (CASL) compliance.

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About Paul Armitage at a glance

Paul Armitage is a real estate, ip, securities, and internet attorney based in Vancouver, British Columbia, practicing at Gowling WLG. They have 28+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1998. Admitted to practice in British Columbia, Law Society of British Columbia (1998). Educated at University of Victoria (—, 1997). Recognitions include Best Lawyers in America — Biotechnology and Life Sciences Practice (2026), Best Lawyers in America — Information Technology Law (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

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  • Paul Armitage is a partner in the firm's Vancouver office practising in the Intellectual Property and Technology Law Groups
  • His practice focuses on procurement, technology licensing, outsourcing, commercial contracts, privacy law, data security, cloud computing, e-commerce, and anti-spam and anti-spyware (CASL) compliance
  • Paul has extensive experience in the information technology, financial services, telecommunications, life sciences and health industries, as well as infrastructure and facilities projects. *Practising through a Law Corporation

Practice Areas Explained

Paul Armitage's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Paul Armitage 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.

Paul Armitage is one of 106,079 ip attorneys indexed nationally. Browse ip attorneys in British Columbia →

Securities Law

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Internet & Cyber Law

Internet and cyber lawyers for data breaches, online defamation, privacy law, and cybersecurity matters.

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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 Paul Armitage

Where is Paul Armitage's law office located?
Paul Armitage'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 Paul Armitage handle?
Paul Armitage focuses on real estate, ip, securities, internet. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in British Columbia.
How long has Paul Armitage practiced law?
Paul Armitage has 28+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1998.
Where did Paul Armitage go to law school?
Paul Armitage earned their education at (—, 1997).
How can I contact Paul Armitage for a consultation?
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What awards or recognition has Paul Armitage received?
Paul Armitage's notable recognition includes: Best Lawyers in America — Biotechnology and Life Sciences Practice; Best Lawyers in America — Information Technology Law; Best Lawyers in America — Intellectual Property Law; Best Lawyers in America — Privacy and Data Security Law; Best Lawyers in America — Technology Law.

Education

University of Victoria
- 1997

Awards

Best Lawyers in America — Biotechnology and Life Sciences Practice
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Information Technology Law
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Intellectual Property Law
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Privacy and Data Security Law
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Technology Law
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Awards:
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Canadian Legal LEXPERT Directory, repeatedly recommended lawyer in the area of Biotechnology
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Canadian Legal Lexpert Directory
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — LMG Life Sciences
- 2026
Lawyer of the Year — Information Technology Law, Vancouver (Canada)
- 2025
Lawyer of the Year — Technology Law, Vancouver (Canada)
- 2023
Lawyer of the Year — Technology Law, Vancouver (Canada)
- 2019

Bar Admissions

British Columbia, Law Society of British Columbia
Admitted: 1998

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