Stuart Ash

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ABOUT STUART ASH

Stuart is a leading practitioner in the field of trademarks and intellectual property transactions. Based in Ottawa, he has over 20 years\' experience assisting clients in registering, protecting and managing their trademarks in Canada and internationally. He also has extensive experience advising clients in transactions that involve the sale, transfer and licensing of intellectual property, with a particular focus on trademark license agreements. Stuart is well-regarded by his clients for providing sound, practical advice and, since 2013, has been recognized by World Trademark Review as one of the WTR The World\'s Leading Trademark Lawyers. He regularly works with clients across a wide range of industries, including local tech companies, global media and entertainment companies, and companies in the consumer goods, financial services, and food and health product industries. Stuart is a regular speaker and writer on issues in intellectual property transactions and is the leader of the firm\'s National Trademarks Practice Group. Stuart\'s primary areas of specialization include:* trademark prosecution and registration* trademark disputes, oppositions and enforcement* negotiating and drafting trademark license agreements* managing national and international trademark portfolios* negotiating and drafting agreements for the sale and licensing of intellectual property (including M&A transactions)* negotiating and drafting agreements for the sale and licensing of technology * IP due diligence