Blake, Cassels & Graydon LLP | Toronto, Ontario, Canada
A lawyer since 2016
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Katia stands out in the realm of intellectual property law, offering her expertise as both a Canadian trademark agent and a lawyer, along with her qualifications as a U.S.-qualified attorney. Her professional journey is marked by a focus on trademark prosecution, offering registrability opinions, and the enforcement of trademarks.
With a rich background in managing expansive trademark portfolios for global corporations, Katia excels in delivering strategic counsel to safeguard brand identities. Her litigation skills are equally notable, having adeptly handled numerous trademark disputes, ensuring her clients' intellectual properties are vigorously defended.
Beyond her practice, Katia is actively involved in key professional groups. She contributes her insights to the International Trademark Association's Non-Traditional Marks Committee and shapes future professionals through her role in the Intellectual Property Institute of Canada's Trademark Agent Training Committee. Furthermore, her commitment to the intellectual property community is evident in her position on the board of the Toronto Intellectual Property Group.
Katia's academic and professional credentials are impressive. She became a registered trademark agent in 2019, was admitted to the Ontario Bar in 2018, and to the New York Bar in 2016, following her JD from the University of Miami School of Law in 2015. Her educational foundation was laid at McGill University, where she earned her BA in 2011.
In her practice, Katia specializes in intellectual property, IP litigation, and trademarks, demonstrating a profound commitment to defending and advising on the nuances of brand protection. Her dual qualification in Canada and the U.S. positions her uniquely to navigate the complex landscape of international trademark law.