Located in Gowling WLG's bustling Toronto office, Jasleen Chahal carves a niche for herself as an astute associate lawyer and a registered trademark agent. Her inclusion in the firm's Intellectual Property Group underscores her pivotal role in navigating the complex landscape of trademark law. Jasleen dedicates her practice to a trifecta of critical areas: trademark prosecution, intellectual property litigation, and the strategic management of global trademark portfolios. Her adeptness at drafting contracts, particularly research and licensing agreements, enhances her contribution to the firm's corporate M&A endeavors, providing indispensable transactional intellectual property support.

With a comprehensive grasp of trademark law, Jasleen advises on a spectrum of trademark-related issues. Her counsel spans the gamut from the acquisition and protection to the enforcement of trademark rights, both within Canada's borders and on the international stage. Her focus areas include conducting clearance, overseeing prosecution, managing portfolios, and navigating the intricacies of infringement disputes, as well as opposition and expungement proceedings.

Jasleen's expertise isn't confined to legal theory; her practical experience includes serving as senior counsel for a leading Canadian bank's intellectual property team. This role saw her addressing a broad array of the bank's intellectual property requirements, underscoring her versatility and capacity to tailor solutions to the specific needs of her clients, regardless of their size or industry.

Her prowess in the field has not gone unnoticed. Jasleen has been lauded as a "Rising Star - Intellectual Property" by The Legal 500 Canada's 2024 edition and was recognized in Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch in Canada for 2024 for her contributions to intellectual property law.

Jasleen's journey into law was fortified by a robust educational background. She earned her JD from Western University, with a specialization in intellectual property and information technology law. Her commitment to the field was evident during her time at Western University's Community Legal Services, where she volunteered as an intellectual property caseworker, offering legal advice to libraries and small businesses.

Before embarking on her legal career, Jasleen pursued an MSc in Physiology from the University of Toronto, focusing her research on diabetes, which culminated in a peer-reviewed publication in the journal Pancreas. She also holds an Honours BSc in Kinesiology from the University of Waterloo, further highlighting her multidisciplinary approach to her legal practice.

Her areas of expertise encompass a broad swath of intellectual property law, including brand protection, IP litigation and strategy, and trademarks, brands, and designs. Since her call to the Ontario bar in 2018, Jasleen's trajectory in the legal profession has been marked by continuous growth and recognition, embodying a commitment to excellence and innovation in the field of intellectual property law.