Madeleine Hodgson

Madeleine Hodgson, with her role rooted deeply within the intellectual property sphere, brings a dynamic approach to guiding her clientele through the multifaceted world of intellectual property rights both within Canada's borders and on a global scale. Her expertise spans a broad array of sectors including patents, trademarks, copyrights, and industrial designs, not to mention her advisory capabilities in advertising, licensing, and both litigation and non-litigation related matters. Hodgson's involvement extends to representing clients in both the Superior Court of British Columbia and the Federal Court, particularly in disputes related to trademarks, copyrights, patents, and confidential information.

Hodgson's proficiency doesn't end with litigation. She actively engages in the preparation and prosecution of trademark and industrial design applications domestically, alongside overseeing the management of international trademark portfolios. Her collaborative efforts with clients to forge intellectual property licenses, assignment agreements, confidentiality agreements, and both development and collaboration agreements stand testament to her comprehensive approach to intellectual property management.

Her legal journey commenced post her clerkship at the British Columbia Court of Appeal, leading to her bar admission in 2014. Hodgson's academic path is equally impressive, holding a Bachelor of Science with Honors in Physics from the University of British Columbia, where she not only led the Undergraduate Physics Society but also contributed as the English editor for the Canadian Undergraduate Physics Journal. Her scholarly contributions include published research in the medical magnetic resonance imaging field, showcasing her diverse skill set.

Hodgson's educational background is complemented by her Juris Doctor degree, also from the University of British Columbia, earned in 2013, with her legal practice being officially recognized in British Columbia in 2014, and in the realm of trademarks across Canada by 2016. Her professional endeavors are further highlighted by her involvement in key sectors such as technology, where her intellectual property expertise is crucial.

Her commitment and contributions to the field have not gone unnoticed, earning her spots in the "Best Lawyers in Canada: Ones to Watch" for both Advertising and Marketing Law and Intellectual Property Law for the year 2024. Hodgson's multifaceted expertise and dynamic approach to intellectual property law underscore her as a pivotal figure in navigating the complex terrain of intellectual property rights, strategy, enforcement, and governance for her clients, thereby reinforcing her stature in both the legal and technological sectors.