Jennifer is a lawyer and trademark agent practising in intellectual property law, with a particular focus on trademarks. She has extensive experience acquiring, managing, licensing and enforcing the intellectual property rights of her clients in Canada and abroad.
Jennifer has appeared before the Federal Court of Canada in trademark infringement and expungement proceedings and before the Canadian Intellectual Property Office’s Trademark Opposition Board to oppose the registration of third-party applications, and defend and secure registration of her client's trademark applications.
Jennifer is known for her exemplary client service and clients view her as a trusted business advisor. She represents a range of clients, from local SMEs and non-profits, to large multinational corporations operating in a wide variety of industries, including finance, healthcare, pharmaceuticals, cannabis, sports, technology, apparel and food and beverage.
Jennifer was recognized in the 2022 edition of Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch in Canada (Intellectual Property Law). She was awarded the Rising Star in IP award at the Americas Women in Business Law Awards in New York in 2019. She is also ranked in the 2020 edition of Expert Guides as a Rising Star in Trademarks.
Jennifer is actively involved in the intellectual property law community, serving on committees of the International Trademarks Association (INTA) and the Intellectual Property Institute of Canada (IPIC). She is a frequent speaker on topics relevant to brand owners. Prior to joining BLG in 2019, Jennifer was an associate at a top-tier national intellectual property firm, practicing in both their Toronto and Ottawa offices.