Lawyer Profile

Karen Durell

Toronto, Ontario

Karen Durell

Overview

Karen Durell, National Lead, Technology at Miller Thomson, is a seasoned IP and technology lawyer, as well as a trademark and patent agent. Dr. Durell excels in guiding organizations on IP rights, as well as technology and privacy issues, for emerging to established businesses. She expertly handles IP procurement, audits, strategy, contracts, and due diligence all with a focus on IP, technology, privacy and anti-spam issues.

Practice Areas

  • Administrative Law
  • Intellectual Property
  • Commercial Law
  • Procurement And Outsourcing
  • Information Technology Law

Bar Information

Called to the bar: 2001 (AB); 2008 (ON)

Professional Details

Education

D.C.L. (Ph.D.), McGill University LL.M., McGill University LL.B., University of Saskatchewan B.A. (Honours), Queen’s University

Awards & Recognition

s Feb 06, 2026 Miller Thomson lawyers recognized as 2026 Thomson Reuters Stand-out Lawyers Industry involvement Recognition Thomson Reuters Stand-out lawyer, 2026 Registered Patent Agent, Canada, 2004 Registered Trademark Agent, Canada, 2009 Registered Trademark Agent, U.S., 2010 Show more