Loopstra Nixon announces Jayson Thomas as General Counsel
Loopstra Nixon LLP is pleased to announce that Jayson Thomas has been appointed General Counsel
April 14, 2026
Associate announcement
Smart & Biggar is pleased to announce that Jennifer Ponton (née Webb) has joined the firm's Ottawa office as an associate.
October 30, 2014
Jennifer Pontons practice focusses primarily on trademarks, including prosecution, clearance and opposition matters. She is also involved in litigation matters covering all areas of intellectual property law. Jennifer regularly responds to correspondence from the Trademarks Office relating to trademark registrations, applications and oppositions, as well as assists with litigation matters.
Jennifer has technical expertise in molecular biology techniques involving the manipulation and analysis of DNA, RNA, proteins and lipids. In addition, she has significant research experience using animal models, cell culture and microscopy including live cell imaging.
Jennifer works with clients in a variety of industries, including pharmaceuticals, consumer goods manufacturing, fashion, restaurants and food and beverage producers. Jennifers unique perspective and insight into international intellectual property issues while studying abroad at the National University of Singapore, as well as her educational background in biochemistry and cell biology, are of particular value to her clients.
Smart & Biggar is widely recognized as Canada’s leading intellectual property firm. We are leaders in intellectual property and have been serving clients for over a century. Smart & Biggar operates as part of the IPH Limited group, under its own brand and independent from other IPH member firms.
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