Alison is a partner in the Intellectual Property Group of our Toronto office. Her practice covers all aspects of Intellectual Property, including protection, enforcement, and licensing, with a focus on trademarks. Alison has experience managing trademark portfolios for a wide range of businesses including retailers, fashion and home décor as well as automotive manufacturers. She regularly provides opinions on the availability of new trademarks and helps clients register marks in Canada and internationally. Alison also advises on infringement matters and conducts trademark opposition and cancellation proceedings before the Canadian Intellectual Property Office’s Opposition Board. She also assists with the protection of copyright and confidential information and regularly advises on intellectual property aspects of mergers & acquisitions, corporate re-organizations and other corporate and financing transactions.
Year Joined Firm: 2023
Education/Alumni:
- London School of Economics, LL.M.
- University of Victoria, LL.B.
- Mount Allison University, B.Comm. (Economics)
Network Memberships:
- Canadian Bar Association
- Ontario Bar Association
- Intellectual Property Institute of Canada (IPIC)
- International Trademark Association (INTA), Member, Enforcement Committee; Former Chair, Internet Committee, IANA Transition and Accountability Subcommittee (2016-2017)
- Toronto Intellectual Property Group
