Alexis Vaughan is an intellectual property lawyer based in the Toronto office of Marks & Clerk and a member of the Litigation & Dispute Resolution group.
Alexis’ practice focuses on all areas of intellectual property, including copyright, trademarks and patents. She assists clients with enforcement and protection of IP rights, including litigation matters before the Federal Court. Alexis also advises clients on various regulatory matters, including those related to drugs, medical devices, natural health products, tobacco products, and cannabis.
Prior to joining Marks & Clerk, Alexis practiced intellectual property law at a Canadian litigation boutique and an international law firm.
Alexis received her JD from the University of Toronto, where she volunteered at various legal clinics, including the International Human Rights Program, Aboriginal Legal Services Toronto, and Downtown Legal Services – in the criminal division as well as the Health Professions Appeal and Review Board. In her graduating year, Alexis received the Gordon Cressy Student Leadership Award in recognition of her outstanding extracurricular contributions.
Prior to attending law school, Alexis completed her degree in Human Behavioural Biology at the University of Toronto and then worked at the Princess Margaret Cancer Centre as a clinical data and regulatory coordinator. Her area of focus was Phase I to III clinical trials in medical oncology and hematology.
University of Toronto, J.D.