BAR ADMISSION

  • Ontario, 1992

Education

  • LL.B., University of Toronto, 1990
  • B.A. (Economics and Political Science), Western University, King’s University College, 1987

Languages Spoken

  • English
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Catherine M. Dennis Brooks is a Partner and Registered Canadian Trademark Agent with a practice in intellectual property law, and is the lead for the Trademark practice and co-leader of the Marketing and Advertising and Product Compliance practice. Catherine assists clients in with branding strategy and managing their domestic and international trademark portfolios through clearance and prosecution, licensing, opposition and cancellation proceedings, and enforcement. She advises on challenging marketing and advertising issues and is known for her timely, practical advice and business-minded approach. She helps clients with advertising review and clearance, promotions, contests and related agreements, packaging and labelling, consumer protection, sponsorship agreements, influencer agreements anti-spam law (CASL) and privacy issues.

Catherine is an active member of numerous professional organizations relating to marketing and advertising law and intellectual property law. She is a member of the Global Advertising Lawyers Alliance (GALA), the Marketing Practices Committee of the Canadian Bar Association (Competition Law Section), past Chair of the Licensing Committee of the Intellectual Property Institute of Canada, and a member of the International Trademark Association Trademarks Office Practice Committee as well as the Canadian Bar Association Intellectual Property Committee. She is a sought-after speaker at legal seminars and events, sharing insights on trademark laws, intellectual property, and marketing and advertising law. Through her prolific publications and speaking engagements, she demonstrates a deep understanding of legal intricacies essential for her clients’ success.

Catherine has been recognized in various prestigious legal industry publications, including WTR1000 the World’s Leading Trademark Professionals. With a rich history of accomplishments and industry involvement, Catherine’s knowledge and experience shine through in her dedication to the legal landscape.