Elaine Lew is a partner in Dentons Rodyk's Intellectual Property & Technology practice group and Co-Head of the Tech, Media & Telecomms practice. .

Her practice ranges from intellectual property protection, prosecution and enforcement to general counselling on the acquisition, management, exploitation and enforcement of intellectual property rights, and cybersecurity.

Elaine has particular skills and knowledge in providing advice on trademark applications (both local and worldwide), prosecutions, oppositions and post-registration matters. Her experience extends to commercial transactions involving intellectual property and technology. Elaine has advised clients on the acquisition, management, licensing and enforcement of intellectual property rights, including trade marks, industrial design, copyright, confidential information and trade secrets. In the area of copyright, Elaine has dealt with issues relating to the ownership, transfer and/or exploitation rights in the works of employees and consultants, outsourced vendors, co-authors and joint venture partners.

Elaine has drafted and reviewed franchising agreements, distribution agreements, sponsorship agreements, trademark co-existence agreements, software development and support agreements, agreements for Internet usage and electronic commerce transactions across a wide range of industries.

Elaine’s telecoms experience includes providing helping clients navigate complex regulatory landscape, ensuring compliance with licensing requirements, and assisting clients in risk identification, management, and mitigation. Elaine works closely with clients to foster effective communication and collaboration with regulatory authorities.

In the field of technology law, Elaine advises vendors and customers on legal considerations across the development, implementation, commercialization, and ongoing support of IT solutions, including software, e-commerce, cloud services, and the procurement of complex IT solutions.