Shelagh Carnegie

Shelagh Carnegie is a partner in Gowling WLG’s Intellectual Property Group. She previously served as co-head and remains actively engaged in the firm’s global IP group. Based in Toronto, she focuses her practice on all aspects of the trademark prosecution lifecycle.

Routinely distinguished as a leader in her field by publications such as World Trademark Review, Managing Intellectual Property, Chambers Canada, Chambers Global, Lexpert and Best Lawyers, Shelagh has extensive experience helping a local and international clientele clear, protect, commercialize, and enforce their trademark rights at home and abroad.

Over the course of her more than 20-year career, she has provided sophisticated solutions to companies across an array of industry sectors, including alcohol, automotive, cannabis, clothing, food and beverage, consumer products, manufacturing, medical devices, professional services and technology.

Shelagh's clients – including a number of Fortune 500 companies – value her ability to align herself with their business objectives and develop bespoke strategies and reporting structures to suit their particular needs. Speaking to the World Trademark Review, past clients have praised her ability to achieve successful outcomes, no matter the challenge: "[Shelagh is] technically very efficient, has a great demeanor with clients and is always reliable. Again and again, she achieves outstanding results."

Shelagh is a member of the Brands and Marketing Team at MARQUES, the SME Resources Committee and the International Trademark Association (INTA) North American Global Advisory Council. Her work on the firm's Starbucks client team was recognized through the Starbucks International Excellence in Diversity Award.

"Shelagh Carnegie is one of the best lawyers anywhere around the world. Her sharp legal analysis, business-savvy advice, clarity, responsiveness at all hours of the day and completely reasonable rates combine to make her a shining star in the Canadian trademark firmament. She has a strong and confident presence, is thoughtful in how she presents herself and offers ever-insightful advice."
- WTR 1000