- Years in practice
- 30
- Bar admission
- Ontario (1996)
- Education
- JD, University of Toronto, Faculty of Law, 1994
BA (With Distinction), Wilfrid Laurier University, 1991
- Professional associations
- International Trademark Association (INTA)
Intellectual Property Institute of Canada (IPIC)
Interamerican Association of Intellectual Property (ASIPI)
The International Association for the Protection of Intellectual Property (AIPPI)
Women Presidents' Organization (WPO)
The Law Office Management Association (TLOMA)
Canadian Bar Association (Sections Subcommittee)
AIPPI (Canada), Vice President (2025 - Present)
INTA Audit Committee, Chair (2023 - present)
IPIC, President and Chair of the Board (2023 - Present)
INTA, Director (2022 - present)
IPIC, Director and Officer (Treasurer) (2021-2023)
ASIPI, National Delegate for Canada (2021-present)
AIPPI (Canada), Council Member (2020-2025)
- Recognitions
- World Trademark Review's WTR1000 (16 consecutive years)
Lexpert’s Leading 500 Cross-Border Lawyers: A Guide to Doing Business in Canada 2025
The Legal 500 Canada 2025 – Leading Individual
The Best Lawyers in Canada 2025
Who’s Who Legal: IP 2024 – Trademarks
Lexology Client Choice Awards (2023 and 2024)
Ottawa Business Journal's Top 40 Under Forty Award
Distinctive Women Magazine's Entrepreneur of the Year Award
Finalist, Women's Business Network's Businesswoman of the Year Award
- Locations served
- Ottawa, ON
- Areas served
- Paula Clancy serves clients in Ottawa, throughout Ontario, across Canada, and internationally. Her practice supports local start-ups, SMEs, and public companies with global brands operating in a wide range of industries, including businesses with cross-border and international intellectual property needs.
- Consultations
- Consultations with Paula Clancy can be arranged by phone or email during regular business hours, Monday to Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM. Clients can expect responsive, professional service and clear guidance on their trademark and intellectual property issues. Prospective clients are encouraged to reach out directly to discuss their specific needs.