strategies, trade and IP, technology and innovation strategies. She is also a practising lawyer in private practice (Ontario). She has a PhD focused on intellectual property and development strategies. She is an author (peer-reviewed and business-based publications) and volunteers in various IP and business-related Canadian and international organizations. Her specific areas of expertise are in trademarks, geographical indications for foods, beverages, wines, spirits and non-food products, design rights, plant breeders rights, image rights and other copyright protection, licensing, IP and trade, and blockchains and IP matters.