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Catherine Lovrics

Partner, Head of Trademarks and Copyright (Canada)

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Toronto

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+1 416 595 1155 clovrics@marks-clerk.ca
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Catherine (Cat) Lovrics is a Partner at Marks & Clerk Canada,where she is Head of the firm's Trademark and Copyright Groups. Cat’s practice focuses on trademarks, copyright, personality and publicity rights, as well as marketing and advertising law, consumer protection and data and privacy law.

Cat helps national and multinational clients protect, exploit and enforce their IP in a wide range of industries, from creative and tech to fashion and food. She manages large international trademark portfolios and has coordinated global enforcement and anti-counterfeiting programs. She advises on IP clearance, rights acquisition, brand collaborations, endorsement and influencer deals, merchandising, licensing and enforcement.

Cat is among Canada’s leading trademark and copyright practitioners and is valued for her unique breadth and depth of expertise. When advising clients, she considers not only the nuances of trademark law, but also relevant copyright, marketing and advertising, and regulatory factors.

Peers and clients have nominated Cat for numerous awards over the years. She was named Lexpert Leading Lawyers Rising Star in 2018. She ranks among top practitioners in Canada’s annual Lexpert Directory. Most recently, she is recognized by World Trademark Review (WTR 1000) in prosecution & strategy and in enforcement & litigation.

A frequent speaker and writer, Cat is also active in the legal community. She serves as the Chair of Intellectual Property Institute of Canada’s (IPIC’s) Copyright Committee. She is a Board member of Artists and Lawyers for the Advancement of Creativity. Cat is also a Trustee of the Copyright Society of the USA (CSUSA) and serves on AdStandards Council.

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  • English

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  • Brands & Trade Marks
  • Commercial IP & Contracts
  • Due Diligence
  • Open Source & Third Party Code
  • Anti-counterfeiting

Qualifications

BA, LLB

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Latest articles by Catherine Lovrics

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- 10 November 2022

Copyright 2023 - Canada

From subsistence to owners' rights and enforcement, this article provides a comprehensive update on Copyright in Canada. It was first published as the Canadian chapter in International Comparatives Legal Guides (ICLG) - Copyright,  on October 18, 2022. 
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Privacy
Article
- 23 June 2022

Bills Bills Bills… Proposed changes to Canada’s Privacy Framework by Bill C-27

Bill C-27, the Digital Charter Implementation Act, 2022 (DICA) was introduced on June 16, proposing to enact three pieces of legislation aimed at strengthening the private sector privacy framework in Canada.
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News
- 25 January 2022

Catherine (Cat) Lovrics to speak at the Copyright Society’s 2022 virtual midwinter meeting

On February 10th, from 12:00 - 1:30 pm (EDT), Canadian partner, Catherine (Cat) Lovrics, will be speaking at the Copyright Society's 2022 Virtual Midwinter Meeting. 
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