Jennifer Ponton
Partner, Intellectual Property, Borden Ladner Gervais, LLP
Jennifer is a lawyer practising as part of BLG's specialized Business Law group. Jennifer serves clients across multiple industries, including in the life sciences, agricultural, and food services sectors, with a particular focus on protecting her client's intellectual property rights. Jennifer has extensive experience in trademark matters, including the clearance, acquisition, and litigation of intellectual property rights in Canada and abroad. Jennifer has appeared before the Federal Court of Canada in trademark infringement and expungement proceedings, and before the Canadian Intellectual Property Office's Trademark Opposition Board in opposition and non-use cancellation proceedings. Jennifer is known for her exemplary client service. Her clients view her as a trusted business advisor who understands their business. Jennifer is actively involved in the intellectual property law community, serving on committees of the International Trademarks Association (INTA) and the Intellectual Property Institute of Canada (IPIC). She is a frequent speaker on topics relevant to business owners.