In support of Stikeman Elliott's mergers & acquisitions practice, the IP Group performs due diligence to enable clients to assess trade-marks in the context of investments in, or the acquisition of, a business. The IP Group can offer advice regarding enforcement and registration of security interests in intellectual property assets in general, and trade-marks in particular.

Through our offices outside Canada and our worldwide network of contacts, the IP Group can co-ordinate the clearance, registration, enforcement and defence of trade-marks in foreign countries.