Recent Topics in Franchise Trademark and Intellectual Property Protection

Stephanie Chong is a partner at Hoffer Adler LLP. She practices intellectual property law, with an emphasis on the strategic acquisition, management and enforcement of trademark and other IP rights.

Stephanie advises entities ranging from small-and medium-sized enterprises to large multi-nationals. She represents clients in proceedings before the Trademarks Opposition Board, as well as the Ontario and Federal Courts. Stephanie is also a registered trademark agent.

Stephanie serves in leadership positions in various professional organizations, notably the Intellectual Property Institute of Canada, where she recently concluded her tenure as President. She is frequently invited to speak on various IP topics. 

Idan Erez is a litigation partner at Hoffer Adler LLP. He is a member of the Bar in the Province of Ontario and in the State of Georgia.

Idan’s practice focuses on a variety of subject matter including franchising and other commercial disputes, professional liability/personal injury defense, and other types of civil litigation. Idan has been recognized by his colleagues as a Franchise Times "Legal Eagle".

He has appeared in the Ontario Superior Court and Divisional Court as well as in the Superior Court of British Columbia and the Alberta Court of Queen’s Bench.