Oyen Wiggs partner, Hilton Sue, KC, has been appointed King's Counsel (KC) in recognition of exceptional contributions to the legal profession in British Columbia. The KC designation is conferred by the Lieutenant Governor in Council on the recommendation of the Attorney General and recognizes outstanding merit and service to the legal profession.
Hilton is a leading Canadian practitioner in intellectual property law, with a practice focused on patents, trademarks, and technology licensing. He is a registered patent and trademark agent in both Canada and the United States, as well as a certified licensing professional. Hilton has held senior leadership roles with the Intellectual Property Institute of Canada and the Licensing Executives Society, and is a committed mentor through continuing legal education programs. He is nationally and internationally recognized for advancing intellectual property policy and best practices and has been consistently ranked by Best Lawyers in Canada and LEXPERT for more than a decade.
The 2025 list of King's Counsel appointments in British Columbia was announced on January 21, 2026. This year's appointees include lawyers from private practice, government, and academia who have demonstrated distinction through their legal counsel, teaching, publications, advocacy, and volunteer contributions.