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BLG’s Intellectual Property Group expands with new partner Noelle Engle-Hardy

Ontario (March 10, 2025) – Borden Ladner Gervais LLP (BLG) welcomes Noelle Engle-Hardy to the firm as partner in our Intellectual Property Group.

Noelle is a seasoned intellectual property litigator, registered trademark agent, and trusted legal advisor. She advises clients on IP disputes, trademark clearance, copyright, industrial design, and trade secret protection.

Noelle handles all stages of IP litigation, including motions, trials, and appeals at the Federal Court, Federal Court of Canada, and Provincial Courts. She routinely appears before the Trademarks Opposition Board and has acted in proceedings before the Copyright Board of Canada.

As a trademark agent, she manages large portfolios for global brands, offering end-to-end intellectual property advice, from clearance to enforcement, including of industrial design and copyright.

In addition, Noelle advises on intellectual property transactions, including acquisitions, sales, licensing, and compliance, with a focus on anti-counterfeiting, trade secrets, brand management, and French language law issues for brand owners in Canada.

“Recognized as a leading IP litigator in Canada, Noelle's clients rely on her guidance on the protection and enforcement of confidential information and trade secrets,” said Stephen Redican, National Group Head, Specialized Business Law. “Noelle will be a valuable asset to our clients looking for thoughtful and reliable intellectual property advice.”

BLG’s Intellectual Property Group is a national team with market-leading experience  protecting and enforcing your intellectual property. Many of our professionals hold advanced degrees in engineering and technology fields, have extensive litigation experience and publish in peer-reviewed journals – bringing an insider’s understanding to your most challenging IP issues within Canada and globally.

About Borden Ladner Gervais LLP

As one of the largest, truly full-service Canadian law firms, Borden Ladner Gervais LLP (BLG) delivers practical legal advice for domestic and international clients across more practices and industries than any Canadian firm. With over 750 lawyers, intellectual property agents and other professionals, BLG serves the legal needs of businesses and institutions across Canada and beyond — from M&A and capital markets to disputes, financing, and trademark and patent registration.

 

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For more information, please contact:

Tamara Costa
National Director, Brand and Marketing Communications
Borden Ladner Gervais LLP
[email protected]
416.350.2642