Over the past twenty plus years, Mike has developed an extensive professional background and a wealth of hands-on experience in the field of international intellectual property and business issues. He advises on regular and complex trade-mark, copyright and patent matters in Canada and internationally through a world-wide network of qualified associates. Mike works with numerous knowledge-based businesses, in part using licensing, syndication and branding strategies to protect, leverage and expand their domestic and international growth and revenues. He has been an adviser and counsel to domestic and international clients ranging from small business owners to Fortune 100 companies. Mike has significant negotiation and transactional expertise with clients involved in prime time television, new media, Internet, and leading fashion and consumer product businesses. He is also a founder of several successful start-up companies including BioDentity Systems Corporation, a leader in biometric identification systems for border management and airport security, and Romona Keveza Collection a prominent designer, manufacturer and retailer of haute couture bridal gowns and related products. He has also played a major role in the expansion of MenEssentials Corporation, a brand leader and the number one online retailer of men’s skin care, grooming and related products.