Catherine Bergeron

Practice Leader of the Trademarks Group, Catherine Bergeron specializes in trademarks, more particularly trademark prosecution, trade-mark litigation and the strategic management of trademarks portfolios. She is involved in all stages of the process of registering trademarks, from the development of an optimal filing strategy to the adoption of a policy regarding the use of trademarks for a better protection of the clients’ rights.

As part of her core practice areas, Catherine Bergeron has developed an expertise in administrative proceedings before the Registrar of Trademarks, including Opposition proceedings to the registration of trademarks and administrative cancellation proceedings. Catherine Bergeron is frequently called upon to negotiate and draft settlement agreements for the benefit of local and international clients.

Catherine Bergeron also specializes in copyright law and advises clients on enforcing and protecting their rights and interests in copyright matters. She also has an expertise in regulatory advertising matters as well as product packaging and labelling, particularly in the food and cosmetic industries. She is frequently consulted for opinions pertaining to the linguistic requirements of the Charter of the French language regarding packaging, public signs and advertising.