Valerie Silva

Valerie Silva’s practice focuses on matters relating to the filing and prosecution of trademarks. Valerie counsels clients in defending and protecting their trademark rights in opposition and expungement proceedings, including negotiating settlement agreements. She has a wide range of experience in reviewing and reporting Canadian and U.S. search results and providing clearance opinions. Valerie also attends to the prosecution of Canadian and foreign trademark applications.

Prior to joining MBM, Valerie interned in the legal department of a computer software company advising them on copyright issues. Valerie has also interned at Environment Canada where she reviewed and drafted regulations for the Canadian Environmental Protection Act.

Education

• B.A., Psychology & Law & Society, York University
• LL.B., University of Ottawa

Professional Involvement

• Law Society of Upper Canada (Ontario)
• International Trademark Association (INTA)