On the TechTO stage ×1
First seen on the TechTO stage in 2022. Every talk is searchable — ask the archive about Scott ↗
In their words
when you're looking at ip in particular it very rarely makes a dent i mean you can find studies that show that the average value of a u.s patent is 50 or 75 000
with ip you want to you want to basically create a monopoly you want to say there's a niche my niche is protected by this ip no competitors will come into this niche
ge really only cared about two patent families
Around the web ×1
Quick answers
What does Scott Pundsack do now?
He is counsel at Smart & Biggar. The firm's bio page, checked 2026-10-13, lists him in its Toronto and Waterloo Region offices with a practice in climate and medical technology patents, including water treatment, renewable energy, carbon capture and medical devices.
What was his role when he spoke at TechTO?
Counsel at Borden Ladner Gervais. On the January 2022 panel he said he had been a partner, had retired from the partnership, and split his time between the firm and in-house patent work for biotech startups. Canadian Lawyer reported on 2011-02-22 that he joined BLG as a partner from Bereskin & Parr.
What did he tell the TechTO audience?
That valuers blend asset, market and income approaches, and that the income approach matters most. His case study was GE's 2006 acquisition of Zenon Environmental, where he acted for Zenon: of hundreds of patents, he said GE cared about two patent families (TechTO stage, January 2022).
What is his training?
Smart & Biggar's bio lists a B.A.Sc. in civil engineering (1992) and a J.D. (1995), both from the University of Toronto, a 1997 call to the Ontario bar and registration as a Canadian patent agent in 1998. He is a Fellow of the Intellectual Property Institute of Canada.