Jayde Wood

Legal Innovator & Lawyer

Greater Vancouver Metropolitan Area

About

Recognized by Lexpert and Best Lawyers as one of Canada's leading intellectual property professionals, Jayde Wood's experience spans intellectual property, technology, commercialization, and innovation. Having worked with organizations ranging from early-stage ventures to multinational enterprises, Jayde has developed a practical understanding of how businesses create, protect, and derive value from their ideas. Her interests lie at the intersection of technology, business, and the future of professional services. Jayde holds law degrees from the University of British Columbia and the University of California, Berkeley School of Law. In 2025, she was named one of Lexpert’s Rising Stars: Leading Lawyers Under 40.

Experience

  • Gowling WLG (4 yrs 9 mos)
    • Partner - Intellectual Property
      Jan 2024 - Jul 2026 · 2 yrs 7 mos

    • Lawyer, Patent Agent, and Trademark Agent
      Nov 2021 - Dec 2023 · 2 yrs 2 mos

  • Lawyer, Patent Agent, and Trademark Agent at Oyen Wiggs Green & Mutala LLP
    May 2016 - Nov 2021 · 5 yrs 7 mos

  • The University of British Columbia (1 yr 8 mos)
    • Judicial Intern - Provincial Court of British Columbia
      Sep 2015 - Dec 2015 · 4 mos

      − Conducted legal research and summarized research findings in written memoranda on various issues. − Edited and proofread draft judgments.

    • Research Assistant (Professor Graham Reynolds)
      May 2014 - Dec 2015 · 1 yr 8 mos

      − Researched case law, journals, and statistics pertaining to access to justice issues faced by persons with disabilities in Canada. − Synthesized research findings and drafted audience-appropriate summaries, PowerPoint presentations, graphs, and tables. − Drafted research proposal for grant application. − Edited and reviewed citations of manuscripts.

    • Research Assistant (Professor Nikos Harris)
      May 2014 - Jul 2014 · 3 mos

      − Researched case law and journals pertaining to factors that trial judge may consider in deciding whether to allow applications to occur under s. 9 of the Canada Evidence Act. − Synthesized research findings and drafted legal memorandum.

  • Teaching Assistant at The University of British Columbia
    Sep 2011 - May 2013 · 1 yr 9 mos

    − Instructed microbiology labs and delivered class lectures in variety of undergraduate Food, Nutrition & Health courses. − Facilitated student group discussions using problem-based learning format. − Promoted student participation and encouraged innovative discussion using alternative teaching techniques and active listening skills. − Marked problem sets, exams, and provided constructive feedback to students.

  • Server at Restaurants
    Jan 2006 - Feb 2011 · 5 yrs 2 mos

    Posh Restaurant on Broadway; Watermark Restaurant on Kits Beach; Spice Island on 41st; and Tomato Cafe on Broadway.