Jennifer Morton Email and Phone Number

Jennifer Morton is a registered trademark agent and partner in Gowlings' Toronto office. Her practice extends to all aspects of trademark clearance, prosecution and opposition proceedings as well as licensing, assignment and security interest issues. She represents clients in all industry segments with specialized expertise in Canadian pharmaceutical clearance (including predictions for regulatory approval of pharmaceutical brands), consumer products, financial services, computer software, social networking, sporting goods and apparel, etc. With 26 years of experience in Canadian trademark clearance, prosecution and opposition, Jennifer is able to provide expert advice to clients on a range of matters, including the implementation of and strategies for dealing with Canada’s new Trademarks Act, Canada’s adherence to the Madrid Protocol, and the unique aspects of brand protection in Canada. Jennifer also specializes in foreign prosecution matters, including the strategic management of international prosecution portfolios.A registered trademark agent since 1990, Jennifer became a partner in 1996. She is an active member of the International Trademark Association (INTA), and Chairs its Trademarks Office Practices Committee for Canada, is a member of the Pharmaceutical Trade Mark Group (PTMG), the Association of European Trade Mark Owners, the American Bar Association, and the International Association for the Protection of Industrial Property. Jennifer is also a member of the Intellectual Property Institute of Canada (IPIC) and currently sits on its TMPC Committee, formerly the Joint Liaison Committee, which works with CIPO's executive to develop policies and enhance trademark registration processes for brand owners in Canada. Jennifer really enjoys working closely with CIPO's Director General and Senior Policy Executives at CIPO to help shape the practices affecting the registration of trademarks in Canada under its new legislation in 2019.