Recognized by Lexpert and Best Lawyers as one of Canada’s leading intellectual property lawyers, Jayde Wood is a partner in Gowling WLG’s Vancouver office. She advises companies from startups to multinationals across the IP lifecycle, with a practice spanning prosecution, portfolio strategy, and commercialization. Jayde brings a business-first perspective to complex transactions and high-stakes matters. She leads IP due diligence and negotiates key provisions in complex life sciences, technology, and consumer deals. Known for precise, forward-looking drafting, she structures IP provisions across collaboration, licensing, co-development, research, and services agreements. She also contributes to the Continuing Legal Education Society of BC Due Diligence Deskbook on IP issues. Jayde serves as the Vice Chair of the Life Sciences Committee of the Licensing Executives Society International.