Susan Chao

Susan Chao's practice is focused on intellectual property portfolio management including all areas relating to the worldwide transfer and acquisition of intellectual property, and the review of agreements, such as license agreements for same. Susan also routinely addresses client needs in respect of legal issues relating to patents , such as inventorship, ownership, and due diligence. She regularly counsels clients on the filing and prosecution of industrial designs, and has experience in Canadian and foreign patent prosecution.

In addition to her patent expertise, Susan is involved in all aspects of defending and protecting client's trademark rights in opposition and expungement proceedings, including negotiating settlement agreements.

Prior to joining MBM, Susan worked in community based organizations providing legal information and services, such as McGill Legal Information Clinic and Project Genesis. Susan is a regular lecturer at the University of Ottawa on plant breeders' rights and trade secrets as part of a course on intellectual property law as it relates to biotechnology and pharmaceuticals.

Education

• B.Sc., Microbiology & Immunology, Minor in East Asian Studies, McGill University
• LL.B., McGill University
• B.C.L., McGill University

Professional Involvement

• Canadian Bar Association (CBA)
• Ontario Bar Association (OBA)
• Intellectual Property Institute of Canada (IPIC) - Joint Liaison Committee  Industrial Designs and IPIC Bulletin Committees