ABOUT PEGGY CHOOI
Peggy has more than 20 years of combined Canadian and international experience as an intellectual property lawyer. During this time, she has worked extensively with various international law firms and represented Fortune 500 companies from the software, entertainment, telecommunications, pharmaceutical, oil and gas, fashion, retail, cosmetic, food and high-tech industries. Aside from intellectual property, Peggy also advises on various aspects of information technology, business, commercial and real estate laws.
BACKGROUND
Some of the key highlights from her professional career include the following:
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Assisted a prominent foreign intellectual property law firm to set up and expand its presence in Asia
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Lead project manager for the implementation of an intellectual property management software system for a well-established legal organization
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Managed the worldwide trademark portfolios of numerous Fortune 500 companies
Education and Qualification:
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Barrister and Solicitor, Law Society of Upper Canada
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Trademark Agent, Canadian Intellectual Property Office
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Trademark Agent, United States Patent and Trademark Office, representing parties located in Canada
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Advocate and Solicitor, High Court of Malaya
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Former Registered Patent Agent, Malaysian Intellectual Property Office
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Master of Science in Information Technology, Staffordshire University, United Kingdom
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Bachelor of Laws, University of London, United Kingdom
Association and Memberships:
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Intellectual Property Institute of Canada (IPIC)