Pelle Berends

A dedicated specialist in trademark prosecution and portfolio management

Pelle advises clients at every stage of the trademark lifecycle, from selection and clearance to prosecution and registration, as well as in litigation. 

He is involved in contentious proceedings before the Trademarks Opposition Board, defending clients’ trademark rights in trademark opposition proceedings and non-use cancellation proceedings. He is also involved in Internet domain name arbitration proceedings.

Known for his attention to detail and creative thinking, Pelle is a rising star within the Trademarks Practice Group, and is sought after to assist clients in developing filing strategies and tailor-made solutions to help protect their most valuable assets and solve their most challenging brand protection problems.

As a law student, Pelle worked as a Research Assistant as part of the University of Ottawa’s Technoship program, which gave him significant experience in handling issues related to intellectual property and Internet law. During his studies, he received the Aird & Berlis LLP Prize, awarded to the top two students in the first year of the J.D. program. Additionally, Pelle was the recipient of the Gordon-Blair Prize, which is awarded to the top student in the Introduction to Public and Constitutional Law class. He graduated summa cum laude from the J.D. program at the University of Ottawa.