Xianqiu Zhu, J.D., M. Eng

Xianqiu Zhu is a skilled legal professional with extensive expertise in intellectual property law and a strong engineering background. She has worked with clients ranging from startups to multinational corporations, providing tailored solutions to protect and enforce their intellectual property rights. Earlier in her career, Xianqiu played a key role in developing telecommunications networks in Africa, collaborating with leading operators and facilitating high-profile projects. Her diverse experience allows her to deliver strategic and effective guidance on complex legal and technical challenges.

Areas of Focus

• Intellectual Property Law
• Corporate Legal Services
• Cross-Border Legal Matters
• Engineering and Technology-Related Legal Issues

Representative Work

• Delivered strategic legal advice to clients ranging from startups to global corporations across Canada and the U.S., specializing in intellectual property protection on platforms like Amazon, anti-counterfeiting measures, expedited trademark applications, and official mark registrations.
• Successfully asserted or defended clients’ IP rights in litigation cases involving trademark infringement, passing off, oppositions, cancellations, domain name disputes, and copyright infringement.
• Drafted and reviewed key legal documents to strengthen clients’ IP rights, including privacy policies, IP assignments, and licensing agreements.
• Represented clients in small claims matters and negotiated favorable settlement agreements.
• Supported the development of telecommunications networks in African countries, including the DR Congo and Ethiopia, working closely with leading operators and co-organizing a project inauguration ceremony attended by a representative of the Chinese Embassy and Ethiopia’s Minister of Communication and Information Technology.