My Background and Focus

Elizabeth joined MBM in May 2022. She is a registered Canadian Trademark Agent with over 20 years of experience in trademark portfolio management in Canada and worldwide.

Her practice includes representing clients in trademark clearance, filing, prosecution, opposition and cancellation proceedings before the Canadian Intellectual Property Office. She is also registered to practice before the United States Patent and Trademark Office.

Education

  • Bachelor of Arts (French) – Carleton University

Professional Designations

  • Registered Canadian Trademark Agent

Professional Affiliations

  • College of Patent Agents and Trademark Agents (CPATA)
  • International Trademark Association (INTA) – Committee Member:
    • 2016 to 2019 – Leadership Development Committee
    • 2014 to 2015 – Law Firm Committee
    • 2010 to 2013 – Young Practitioners Committee
    • 2006 to 2009 – Trademark Administrators Brunch Committee
  • Intellectual Property Institute of Canada (IPIC) – Fellow Member:
    • Program Director of the Intellectual Property Institute of Canada/McGill University Trademarks I Summer Intensive Course in 2004
    • Assistant Program Director of the Intellectual Property Institute of Canada/McGill University Trademarks I Summer Intensive Course in 2003

Services

Industries

  • Aerospace, Aeronautics & Aviation
  • Agricultural Sciences
  • Alternative Energy & Cleantech
  • Architecture & Construction
  • Artificial Intelligence & Artificial Reality
  • Automotive & Transportation
  • Biotechnology & Pharma
  • FinTech, Blockchain & NFTs
  • Cannabis & Psychedelics
  • Chemistry
  • Software & Computer Applications
  • Consumer Products & Retail
  • Creative Agencies, Photographers & Influencers
  • Defence & Security
  • Electronics
  • Fashion, Cosmetics & Luxury Goods
  • Hospitality, Food & Beverage
  • Mechanical, Manufacturing & Machinery
  • Medical Devices
  • Mining
  • Oil & Gas
  • Semiconductors, Physics & Optics
  • Sports, Entertainment & Publishing
  • Telecommunications

My life outside of work

I am a huge football fanatic. I love travelling to different NFL teams’ stadiums to watch football games and have been playing organized touch football for many years. In fact, sports and physical activity play a huge role in my family life. Most of the time, on weekends, we toss a football around the park, play basketball in the driveway, swim in the pool, and have ping pong tournaments in the basement.  I’m also a regular in the stands at my son’s football and hockey games, and I love attending my daughter’s dance competitions. We also love to travel as a family and would always schedule lots of physical but fun travel activities.

When we need some downtime, we enjoy playing board games and making Ravensburger jigsaw puzzles. When I have some solo time, I love to bake, and for the last 10 years, all my baking has been gluten-free because my daughter was diagnosed with Celiac disease as a toddler. I’m constantly trying new recipes on the hunt for treats that don’t taste ‘gluten-free’! I have also taken up knitting, which I find very relaxing. I’m new to it, but I’m having so much fun improving my knitting skills!

Community Involvement

  • Soccer Coach at Ottawa South United Soccer (OSU), Youth Recreational League

5 things Elizabeth can’t live without

  • 1Family
  • 2Friends
  • 3Football
  • 4Coffee
  • 5Heinz Ketchup

Rapid Fire Questions

  1. If I were a superhero, my superpower would be … To teleport - would definitely save on travel expenses!
  2. Favourite movie: Dirty dancing
  3. Favourite cocktail: Mango mojito
  4. Favourite author:Liane Moriarty
  5. Favourite music genre: Contemporary R&B and pop
  6. Favourite dish: Beef wellington
  7. Favourite travel destination: Costa Rica, such a beautiful country with so much stunning nature
  8. If your current career did not work out, what would have been your plan b career? NFL sports broadcaster - I'm a huge American football fanatic!
  9. If you could do anything, what would your dream day look like? Going to the superbowl with my family (and of course with great seats!)
  10. If you won the lottery, what would be the first thing you buy? A beautiful waterfront cottage/chalet near a ski resort
  11. Would you rather live for a week in the past or the future? Past - to have more time with loved ones who have passed
  12. If you could live anywhere in the world, where would it be? California – the place of constant sunshine!
  13. If you could have lunch with any celebrity/famous personality, who would you pick? Reese witherspoon – she seems happy and relatable.
  14. If you could invite 3 people (living or deceased) to dinner who would they be?Mom & dad - I would love to include my two kids too so they could meet them.
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LA Chargers game - such an amazing atmosphere!

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My sweet Harlow

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Vacation in Vegas is always so much fun!