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Justine M. Whitehead
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Law Practice
Justine Whitehead is a partner in the Ottawa office of Stikeman Elliott. Ms. Whitehead practises federal regulatory law, mainly in the areas of intellectual property, marketing and advertising, and international trade law. She has appeared before the Federal Court and Federal Court of Appeal on matters relating to intellectual property and international trade.
Ms. Whitehead regularly counsels clients in connection with the acquisition and protection of intellectual property rights. Her practice includes trademark prosecution and portfolio management, and advice on enforcement of intellectual property rights. Ms. Whitehead also provides advice on intellectual property issues arising from commercial and transactional matters. Ms. Whitehead has significant experience in the negotiating and drafting of technology services and intellectual property licensing agreements.
Ms. Whitehead provides counsel pertaining to the marketing, advertising and sale of regulated consumer products including food, beverages, natural health products, cosmetics, pharmaceutical products, and medical devices.
Ms. Whitehead has advised various complainants on all aspects of the Canadian procurement process, including preparing bid submissions. She has represented a government institution and various complainants before the Canadian International Trade Tribunal (CITT) in the procurement review process, and has appeared before the Federal Court of Appeal in respect of judicial review of decisions of the CITT.
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Professional Activities
Ms. Whitehead is a member of the Canadian Bar Association, the American Bar Association, and the International Trademark Association (INTA).
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Education
Osgoode Hall Law School (LL.B. 1997), Carleton University (BA economics, Honours BA english, MA Canadian studies).
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Background
Prior to attending law school, Ms. Whitehead spent several years working in finance and corporate development at Canada Post Corporation's headquarters in Ottawa.
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Bar Admission
Ontario, 1999
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