Selena Kim

Selena Kim, a distinguished partner at Gowling WLG's Toronto office, has earned her reputation in the field of intellectual property. Her extensive practice encompasses intellectual property litigation, patent prosecution, transactional IP work, and strategic IP portfolio management, dealing with patents, designs, copyrights, and trademarks. In recognition of her influence within the legal community, Canadian Lawyer honored her as one of the "Top 25 Most Influential Lawyers in Canada" in 2020.

Marking a historical achievement, Selena became the first woman to be certified by the Law Society of Upper Canada as a specialist in intellectual property for patents, alongside her expertise in trademarks and copyrights. Her litigation prowess is evident from her involvement in cases across all Canadian court levels, focusing on patents related to intricate mechanical, electronic, and chemical inventions.

Selena’s role extends beyond litigation; she offers nuanced strategic counsel across all facets of intellectual property portfolios and represents clients before the Canadian Intellectual Property Office in patent and design matters. Her technical acumen is grounded in a solid scientific background, with a graduate degree in molecular biology and research experience in genetics, gene expression, and pharmacology, making her a registered patent agent in both Canada and the United States.

An engaged member of the legal community, Selena actively participates in numerous professional associations and serves on committees that review patent legislation and legal developments. Beyond her professional accomplishments, she chairs Autism in Mind, a community-focused non-profit organization, showcasing her commitment to social causes.

Throughout her illustrious career, Selena has been acknowledged with several awards and recognitions, including listings in the Lexpert Special Editions, Best Lawyers in Canada, and IAM Patent 1000 rankings, reflecting her standing as a leading expert in her field.

Selena’s academic credentials include a B.Sc. Honors from McMaster University, an LLB from the University of Victoria, and an M.Sc. in Molecular Biology from York University. Her affiliations with esteemed organizations like the American Bar Association, Canadian Bar Association, Intellectual Property Institute of Canada, National Asian Pacific American Bar Association, and Ontario Bar Association underscore her extensive involvement and contribution to the intellectual property law domain.