Wynnie Chan

Wynnie Chan, a partner at Bereskin & Parr LLP, plays a pivotal role in the firm's Trademarks Practice Advisory Group and leads the Advertising, Marketing and Regulatory law practice group. Her expertise spans a broad spectrum, focusing on trademark strategy, protection, and enforcement. With over 15 years of experience, Wynnie has honed her skills in managing global trademark portfolios, brand clearance, trademark prosecution, and navigating the complex waters of opposition, cancellation, and infringement proceedings.

She also offers seasoned counsel on IP border enforcement, licensing, transactions, copyright issues, digital media, and domain name acquisitions, adeptly representing clients in arbitrations and administrative proceedings aligned with the Uniform Domain-Name Dispute-Resolution Policy and CIRA Domain Name Dispute Resolution Policy.

Wynnie's approach is notably pragmatic, especially in her advocacy for marketers, advertisers, and agencies. She delivers strategic advice on advertising and regulatory compliance, ensuring that contests, sweepstakes, promotions, and other marketing communications meet legal standards across various media channels while considering privacy and anti-spam regulations and the Quebec Charter of the French language requirements.

Her background as a marketing manager for business and consumer brands before her legal career gives her a unique perspective, allowing her to provide practical advice that aligns with business marketing needs and regulation-compliant campaign development.

Outside of her professional life, Wynnie is an avid food enthusiast who loves traveling with her family to discover and enjoy global cuisines. She also channels her creativity into cake artistry, showcasing her multifaceted talents.

Wynnie's educational background includes a J.D. from Pace University School of Law and a B.Com from McGill University. Her professional qualifications are comprehensive, including her status as a Registered Canadian Trademark Agent, admissions to the Ontario Bar and the New York Bar, and memberships in several prestigious legal organizations.

Her areas of expertise are extensive, covering advertising, marketing and regulatory compliance, cannabis, copyright and digital media, IP management and strategic counseling, licensing and transactions, litigation and contentious IP, privacy and data protection, and trademarks. This diverse skill set makes Wynnie Chan a formidable figure in intellectual property law, offering both depth and breadth in her legal practice.