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Susan Chao

Associate

Susan Chao`s practice is focused on intellectual property portfolio management including all areas relating to the worldwide transfer and acquisition of intellectual property.

Susan is involved in all aspects of protecting clients’ trademark rights including domain name disputes, section 45 proceedings and opposition proceedings, and has appeared before the Trade-marks Opposition Board. She regularly counsels clients on the filing and prosecution of industrial designs.

In addition to her trademark expertise, Susan has experience in Canadian and foreign patent prosecution and also routinely addresses client needs in respect of legal issues relating to patents, such as inventorship, ownership, and due diligence. Susan has also counselled clients and filed applications on Plant Breeders’ Rights. Susan is a member of the firm’s Patented Medicines (Notice of Compliance) Working Group.

Susan is a member of the Law Society of Upper Canada (Ontario) and is a registered Trademark Agent.

Prior to joining MBM, Susan worked in community based organizations providing legal information and services, such as McGill Legal Information Clinic and Project Genesis. Susan is a regular lecturer at the University of Ottawa on plant breeders` rights and trade secrets as part of a course on intellectual property law as it relates to biotechnology and pharmaceuticals.

Education

• B.Sc., Microbiology & Immunology, Minor in East Asian Studies, McGill University

• LL.B., McGill University

• B.C.L., McGill University

Professional Involvement

• Ontario Bar Association (OBA)

• Intellectual Property Institute of Canada (IPIC) - Joint Liaison Committee

• Industrial Designs and IPIC Bulletin Committees