As the partner in charge of BCF’s Trademark group, Johanne Auger supports businesses of all sizes in developing and supervising national and international trademark portfolios. Her global vision of issues, her excellent listening skills and her personalized approach help her develop protection strategies tailored to the realities and needs of each client, whether in Quebec, Canada or worldwide.
With more than 25 years of experience in trademark protection, intellectual property management and litigation, Johanne advises start-ups, SMEs and large companies operating in the technology, agri-food, pharmaceutical, tourism, cultural, finance, manufacturing, textiles and retail industries. Johanne, a recognized member of BCF's Internet and Social group, provides businesses with strategic legal advice regarding their online presence.
An excellent communicator eager to share her knowledge, Johanne regularly gives trademark lectures to various organizations in Europe, Asia and North and South America. She provides customized training to senior management and marketing teams from several companies. She has also been the Director of the intellectual property courses offered by McGill University and the Intellectual Property Institute of Canada and has served on the Institute’s board of directors. Concerned with better representation of women in the workplace, she co-directs BCF’s Parity and Inclusion Committee.
Year Joined Firm: 2005
Education/Alumni:
- Certification Electronic business, ICE-HEC (2001)
- Certificate in Law, Université de Montréal (1991)
- Certificate in Industrial Relations, Université de Montréal (1985)
Network Memberships:
- IPIC
- INTA
- ECTA
- MARQUES
- APRAM
- RPM
- RFAQ
