Stéphanie Thurber
Recognized since 2024
Montréal, Quebec
Intellectual Property Law
Privacy and Data Security Law
Stéphanie Thurber holds a bachelor's degree in law from Université de Sherbrooke and a master's degree in information technology law from Université de Montréal. She began her career in business law and quickly became interested in intellectual property and technology, fields that fuel her curiosity for innovation and correspond to her artistic interests and her thirst for discovery.
She daily develops strategies to protect copyrights, trademarks, industrial designs, trade secrets and domain names in Canada and abroad. Her practice also focuses on technology commercial law and related transactions, including licensing, technology transfers, hosting agreements, service contracts, distribution agreements and related agreements such as confidentiality and non-competition agreements. Finally, she advises and validates the protection of sensitive information and privacy for her clients.
Me Thurber's areas of expertise include traditional and electronic commerce, information technology, publishing, cultural and entertainment industries, manufacturing, product distribution and franchising.
Some of Me Thurber's significant mandates include: the preparation of proceedings and representation in the Federal Court and the Federal Court of Appeal in a trademark dispute between manufacturers of bleach, the drafting of terms of use for products incorporating information technology IoT allowing for the compilation of physical performance information, the development of an IP protection strategy in more than 40 countries, advice on applying the French Language Charter to foreign companies wishing to establish themselves in Quebec, due diligence on IP portfolios and the protection of personal information in the context of mergers and acquisitions, and the drafting of collaboration agreements between private companies and university research centers.
Involved in her community, Me Thurber is a member of the Auberges du cœur's campaign firm in order to help them finance their operations, which include, among other things, housing thousands of young people and teenagers in difficulty each year and helping homeless young people get out of the street, promoting the social integration of these young people by actively supporting their quest for autonomy and recreating meaningful ties that can stimulate them to invest in a life project.
Me Thurber stands out for her humane and friendly approach and she always aims at accompanying entrepreneurs towards the achievement of their objectives. She fosters a close relationship with her clients by listening to them, keeping them informed of the various legal aspects that interest them and organizing personalized training sessions.
When Me Thurber is not involved in her client cases, she enjoys many sports, arts and outdoor activities. She is also committed to the recognition of society’s women's achievements.
- 1300, rue Sherbrooke Ouest, bureau 400
Montréal, QC H3G 1H9
Canada
- Universite de Sherbrooke, J.D., graduated 1993
- Quebec, Barreau du Québec, 1995
29 The Best Lawyers in Canada™ awards
6 Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch in Canada™ awards
- Intellectual Property Law
- Privacy and Data Security Law
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