Background

Christine Pallotta is a partner in our Toronto office. Christine was admitted to the Ontario Bar in 1997. Prior to studying law, Christine received a Bachelor of Science in Biology from Queen's University.

Areas of Practice

• Christine's practice focuses on all aspects of intellectual property litigation including trade-mark, patent, copyright, confidential information cases, pharmaceutical patent litigation and notice of compliance proceedings.

Professional Experience

Christine has appeared as counsel or co-counsel at all levels of Federal Court, the Ontario Court of Justice and the Supreme Court of Canada.

Christine has litigated a number of significant cases, including the precedent setting LEGO trade-mark case, a case heard by the Supreme Court of Canada.

Christine is a fellow of IPIC and is active with a number of Canadian and international industry associations including: The Advocates' Society, Toronto Lawyers Association, International Trademark Association, and Intellectual Property Owners Association. Christine is a frequent presenter and writer on intellectual property enforcement matters.

Professional and Community Activities

• Canadian Bar Association
• Intellectual Property Institute of Canada
• The Advocates' Society
• Toronto Lawyers Association