Ankita Kapur

Spanning a diverse spectrum within the intellectual property domain, Ankita’s expertise is a lighthouse for clients navigating the murky waters of IP protection and regulatory compliance. With a sharp focus on safeguarding trademarks, copyrights, patents, industrial designs, and trade secrets, Ankita is the go-to for crafting robust defenses around your most valuable assets. Her adeptness in steering commercial and M&A transactions, enriched with IP considerations, along with drafting pivotal agreements for IP development, licensing, and transfer, stands testament to her profound grasp on the subject.

Beyond the traditional IP landscape, Ankita excels as a Trademark Agent, expertly guiding the path to trademark registrability and diligently managing the prosecution of applications across Canada. Her regulatory prowess extends into the realms of marketing and advertising, where she ensures client promotions, including those leveraging the digital influence sphere, navigate clear of legal quagmires. Her acumen also covers the intricate compliance frameworks governing food and healthcare sectors, alongside adept handling of access-to-information requests.

Since her initial days as a summer student transitioning into a valued articling candidate at Blakes in 2014-2016, Ankita’s trajectory has been marked by a commitment to excellence and an unwavering dedication to client success. Her engagement in pro bono work reflects a deep-seated belief in giving back, complementing her professional affiliations with notable legal and IP institutions.

Ankita’s educational background, a blend of legal and business acumen, with a JD from Osgoode Hall Law School paired with an MBA, Distinction, from Schulich School of Business, furnishes her with a unique perspective on the intersection of law, innovation, and commerce. This, combined with her trademark agent accreditation in Canada, positions Ankita as a cornerstone of intellectual property and regulatory strategy, driving clients towards safeguarding their innovations while aligning with regulatory mandates.