Monique Couture, a partner in Gowling WLG’s Ottawa office, manages a vibrant intellectual property practice, with an emphasis on trademark enforcement, anti-counterfeiting, global trademark protection and prosecution. Monique protects her clients’ brands across many industries, including gaming, manufacturing, music, entertainment, alcoholic beverages, pharmaceutical, hospitality, fashion, and retail services. She appears before the Trademarks Opposition Board, the Registrar of Trademarks, the Federal Court, and the Federal Court of Appeal. Monique is a member of INTA’s Geographical Indications Committee and CBA’s Trademarks Committee. Monique spent four years in Russia, establishing the firm's anti-counterfeiting and litigation practices. She has been recognized in both Canadian and international legal directories including World Trademark Review 1000, Who's Who Legal: Trademarks, Guide to the World's Leading Trademark Practitioners, Expert Guides: Women in Business Law, Who's Who Legal: Canada, The Canadian Legal Lexpert® Directory, The Best Lawyers in Canada, and The International Who's Who of Business Lawyers. Monique was named an Acritas Star from 2017 to 2020, and the World Trademark Review selected her for inclusion in the 2021 edition of WTR Global Leaders.