We offer comprehensive trademarks services, including trademark application and registration, portfolio and brand management, infringement opinions, licensing negotiations, oppositions and expungement proceedings, enforcement, and litigation.
Trademark Prosecution and Registration
Our professionals include licensed trademark agents in Canada. We can help you apply for, obtain, and register trademark applications. If you are a Canadian client, we can assist you in direct trademark filings, whether it is a new application or to address an examiner’s report and office action. If you are an international client or trademark firm outside of Canada, we can assist you as a local agent and representative for service. We handle Madrid Protocol applications and referrals at a competitive rate. Please contact one of our trademark agents below for more information, or email us at trademarks@gilbertslaw.ca.
Portfolio Management and Strategy
We help our clients create a comprehensive brand and trademark portfolio strategy. If you are a growing company, you should consider developing an appropriate strategy to protect your brands in Canada and around the world. Our services include providing you with advice on protectible and monetizable brand assets, managing large portfolios of trademarks, and directing global trademark prosecution on your behalf.
Opposition and Expungement
If you are a trademark owner who has received a Notice of Opposition under s. 38 of the Trademarks Act, or an expungement application under s. 45 of the Trademarks Act, or you wish to bring such an application, we can help. We have experience in successfully defending oppositions and expunging trademarks and other related proceedings. We can also help you negotiate appropriate settlements including consideration of licensing and territoriality issues.
Enforcement and Litigation
We can help you with trademark litigation, whether you have a registration you wish to assert, or whether you have been sued in court. Our lawyers and agents will provide top quality representation to guide you to a successful outcome.
