Geoffrey de Kleine, General Attorney in the United States
Over 25 years of legal practice · focused on General, IP, and Patent
Partner
Practicing general since 2001.
- 25+
- Years practicing
- 1
- Bar admission
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Geoffrey de Kleine is a partner based in Vancouver, BC. The practice focuses on General, IP, and Patent. Geoffrey has over 25 years of legal experience.
- Based in
- Vancouver, BC
- Experience
- over 25 years
- Known for
- General · IP · Patent
- Handles General, IP, and Patent matters from Vancouver, BC.
- Over 25 years of practice as a licensed attorney.
About Geoffrey de Kleine: Geoffrey de Kleine is a partner based in Vancouver, BC. The practice focuses on General, IP, and Patent. Geoffrey has over 25 years of legal experience.
Areas of practice
Practice areas handled by Geoffrey de Kleine
Geoffrey concentrates on general, ip, and patent. Each area below outlines the kind of case Geoffrey handles, typical outcomes to expect, and how the intake process starts.
General cases nationwide
Geoffrey takes general matters nationwide. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Geoffrey agrees to represent you.
IP cases nationwide
Geoffrey takes ip matters nationwide. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Geoffrey agrees to represent you.
Patent cases nationwide
Geoffrey takes patent matters nationwide. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Geoffrey agrees to represent you.
Biography
About Geoffrey de Kleine — Over 25 years of the U.S. general experience
Geoffrey de Kleine is a partner based in Vancouver, BC. The practice focuses on General, IP, and Patent. Geoffrey has over 25 years of legal experience.
Geoffrey de Kleine is a lawyer practicing intellectual property, patents, industrial design. Geoffrey received a B.Sc. degree from Queen's University in 1993, and has been licensed for 25 years. Geoffrey practices at Borden Ladner Gervais LLP in Vancouver, BC.
Geoffrey's approach to general cases
Geoffrey de Kleine is a lawyer practicing intellectual property, patents, industrial design. Geoffrey received a B.Sc. degree from Queen's University in 1993, and has been licensed for 25 years. Geoffrey practices at Borden Ladner Gervais LLP in Vancouver, BC.
Clients Geoffrey works with
Geoffrey reviews new inquiries case-by-case for general, ip, and patent matters in the United States.
Credentials
Geoffrey de Kleine's legal education and bar admissions
Queen's University
B.Sc. Materials · 1993
Jurisdictions
Geoffrey's state bar admissions
Patent Trial and App
2001 · ACTIVE
Geoffrey studied at B.Sc. Materials in Queen's University.
Law school and academic background
Geoffrey completed B.Sc. Materials in Queen's University. Formal legal training is one signal of substantive knowledge — the day-to-day practice Geoffrey runs in the state is where that training gets applied to real client questions.
Affiliations
Geoffrey's professional memberships and bar associations
Professional Involvement •Member, Intellectual Property Institute of Canada •Member, Federation Internationale des Conseils en Propriete Intellectuelle
FICPI) •Member, American Intellectual Property Law Association (AIPLA) •Member, Professional Engineers Ontario (PEO) •Course Leader, Southeast Asian Patent Drafting (SEAD) course, FICPI Academy of Education (tutor since 2004 · membership
Locations
Geoffrey de Kleine's office in Vancouver
Geoffrey's primary office is at 1200 Waterfront Centre, 200 Burrard Street, Vancouver, BC, V7X 1T2. In-person meetings are by appointment; a phone intake usually comes first.
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How to hire Geoffrey de Kleine — what to expect in your first consultation
Working with a new general attorney should feel structured. Here's how the first two conversations with Geoffrey usually go, from the moment you request a consult to the day representation begins.
Consultation formats and pricing
Geoffrey charges for the initial consult. That fee is credited toward representation if you retain Geoffrey's office.
What to bring to your first meeting
Bring any documents you already have — police reports, medical records, filed pleadings, correspondence from an insurer, a copy of the contract at issue. If you're not sure, err on the side of bringing everything; Geoffrey will tell you what matters and what doesn't.
Questions to ask a general attorney in your state
A short list to run through before you commit: How many general matters have you handled in the last year? What's your fee structure? Who else in the office will work on this? What's your realistic estimate of timeline and range of outcomes? How do I reach you between meetings?
Fees & payment
Fees, payment methods, and consultation options for Geoffrey
Geoffrey discusses fees during intake so the arrangement fits the matter. Contingency, hourly, and flat-fee options are all common in general practice — ask which fits.
Hourly rates, contingency fees, and flat-fee options
Every general matter is priced differently. Simple document review might be a flat fee. Injury litigation is often contingency. Complex commercial disputes usually run hourly with a retainer. Geoffrey confirms the model in the engagement letter before any work starts.
Payment methods and payment plans
Geoffrey's office accepts standard payment methods. Ask about payment plans if the retainer is a stretch — many general practices work with clients on structured schedules.
Frequently asked
Frequently asked questions about Geoffrey de Kleine
How much does it cost to hire Geoffrey for a general case?
Cost depends on the type of matter, the fee model (contingency, flat, hourly), and how contested the case becomes. Geoffrey walks through the likely range during the consult so there are no surprises.
Does Geoffrey offer a free consultation?
Geoffrey charges for the initial consult; that fee is credited toward representation if you retain Geoffrey's office. Some general attorneys offer free consults — check Geoffrey's current terms during booking.
How long do general cases in this state typically take?
Simple general matters can wrap in a few weeks; disputed cases can run 6–18 months from intake to resolution, longer if the matter goes to trial. Geoffrey gives a realistic estimate for your facts at the consult — vague answers here are a red flag.
Can Geoffrey take my case if I'm outside the area?
Geoffrey evaluates matters case by case. If the venue is outside Geoffrey's regular jurisdictions, the intake call will confirm whether direct representation or a referral makes more sense.
What should I bring to my first meeting with Geoffrey?
Bring every document that touches the dispute: contracts, correspondence, police or medical reports, filed pleadings, invoices, photographs, insurance letters. Also bring a written timeline of what happened, in your own words. Geoffrey will filter what matters — over-preparing at intake is always cheaper than needing a second meeting.
Is Geoffrey accepting new general clients right now?
Geoffrey's intake status shifts week to week. Submit the form; the office will confirm availability or refer the matter out.