22 Adelaide St W, Suite 3400, Bay Adelaide Centre, East Tower, Toronto, ON
Year called to bar: 2014 (ON)
Jennifer Ponton is a lawyer practising as part of BLG's specialized Business Law group. Jennifer serves clients in the life sciences and agricultural sectors, with a particular focus on protecting her client's intellectual property rights. Ponton has extensive experience in trademark matters, including the clearance, acquisition, and litigation of intellectual property rights in Canada and abroad. Ponton has appeared before the Federal Court of Canada in trademark infringement and expungement proceedings, and before the Canadian Intellectual Property Office's Trademark Opposition Board in opposition and non-use cancellation proceedings. Ponton is known for her exemplary client service. Her clients view her as a trusted business advisor who understands their business. Ponton is actively involved in the intellectual property law community, serving on committees of the International Trademarks Association (INTA) and the Intellectual Property Institute of Canada (IPIC). She is a frequent speaker on topics relevant to business owners. Prior to joining BLG in 2019, Ponton was an associate at a top-tier national intellectual property firm, practicing in both their Toronto and Ottawa offices.
