Michael Scardicchio

Michael Scardicchio has been called to the Bar in Ontario and is a licensed lawyer in good standing with the Law Society of Ontario. Michael is also a licensed trademark agent in Canada.

After graduating from law school, Michael worked as a student-at-law and an associate at a boutique intellectual property law firm. Michael brings a multidisciplinary perspective to his practice. Michael’s core practice focuses on corporate structure for start-up technology companies, corporate governance, intellectual property rights, enforcement of intellectual property rights, drafting and negotiation of commercial agreements, general business law, and litigation. Michael also has alternative dispute resolution experience, including arbitration.

Michael’s industry experience includes founding a software development company that was responsible for developing various apps, including the “Legal News” app, which provided comprehensive up-to-date legal cases, news, and changes to legislation. In law, Michael began as a student volunteer with a litigation firm, and provided research support for a vast variety of litigation files, as well as other types of files.

Michael attended Bond University in Australia to obtain a Juris Doctor degree. During his time at Bond University, Michael specialized in Canadian law and legal systems. Before attending law school, Michael graduated from the University of Toronto with an Honours Bachelor of Science degree in Physics. During his studies, Michael was a Physics teaching assistant for the University of Toronto Department of Chemical & Physical Sciences. Michael has also completed various courses in alternate dispute resolution.

Michael believes in giving back to the community and assisting entrepreneurs with getting their ideas out of their head and in to motion. Michael works regularly with Pro Bono Law Ontario to provide advice to various clients.

Education

Juris Doctor, Bond University

Honours Bachelor of Science (Physics), University of Toronto

Membership

Barrister and Solicitor, Law Society of Ontario

Licensed Trademark Agent, Canada

Peel Law Association (PLA)

Intellectual Property Institute of Canada (IPIC)