Throughout his career, Kwan has worked to protect and enforce some of the world’s most valuable brands. Known for his attention to detail and collaborative approach, Kwan provides practical trademark advice based not only upon the law, but on his client's broader strategic business considerations. In his trademark prosecution practice, Kwan regularly handles a wide range of matters across the trademark life cycle. Drawing on more than 10 years of litigation experience, he proactively identifies and counsels on potential points of contention, mitigating risks and unnecessary costs for clients. As a solicitor, Kwan focuses on trademark clearance, filing and prosecuting trademark applications with the Canadian Intellectual Property Office, and trademark portfolio strategy and management in Canada and globally. When it comes to litigation, Kwan is experienced in handling complex trademark disputes, including appearances before the Federal Court and Federal Court of Appeal on trademark infringement, descriptiveness and genericism claims, and matters of confusion relating to foreign language trademarks in Canada. He has a successful track record appearing before the Trademarks Office on trademark opposition and summary cancellation proceedings.
