Susannah C. Rolston Partner Trademark Agent

Susannah C. Rolston

Susannah Rolston is an intellectual property partner in Gowling WLG's Toronto office.

Recognized by the World Trademark Review (WTR) as a leader in her field, Susannah has over 25 years of experience providing clients with strategic advice on trademark matters — including availability and registrability opinions, filing strategies, prosecution issues, oppositions and expungement proceedings.

Through her significant experience managing global trademark portfolios, Susannah consistently delivers practical and effective portfolio strategies that will strengthen clients' business goals while protecting their IP assets. In the latest edition of WTR, Susannah received glowing client feedback as a trademark practitioner:

"[Susannah] can always be depended on for excellent service and results – a thorough and inventive problem solver."

Described by her clients as possessing a "wealth of knowledge," Susannah has worked with businesses across a diverse range of industries of all sizes — from large corporations to small startups. Susannah's proactive approach is to listen to her clients' concerns first and provide solution-based advice that is not only sound and effective, but also user-friendly and straightforward.

Susannah is an active member of the Intellectual Property Institute of Canada (IPIC), International Trademark Association (INTA) and European Community Trademark Association (ECTA).