Overview

### Bio
Michelle is a partner in Gowling WLG's Ottawa office, practicing in the area of Trademark law since joining the firm in 2006. Michelle provides full trademark services to domestic and international clients, including prosecution, transaction advice, trademark cancellations, oppositions, and litigation. Michelle also specializes in global trademark portfolio management, strategy for enforcement and Internet-related intellectual property issues.
### Career & education
#### Education
2006
University of Toronto, LLM, specialization in Innovation Law and Policy
2004
Osgoode Hall Law School, LLB
2002
Wilfrid Laurier University, Diploma in Business Administration
2000
Wilfrid Laurier University, BA in Communication Studies
#### Languages
English
##### Memberships
- Canadian Bar Association
- Intellectual Property Institute of Canada
- International Trademark Association
- Law Society of Ontario
### Publications & speaking engagements
Michelle has been published in the World Trademark Review.

Practice Areas

• Corporate Law
• Securities
• Insurance Law
• Intellectual Property

Bar Information

Called to the bar: 2006 (ON)

Professional Details