Elizabeth S. Dipchand is the Managing Partner of and an intellectual property lawyer with Dipchand LLP. With over two decades of experience, she has been helping franchisors and franchisees protect and leverage their innovative brands and systems. Demonstrating deep knowledge in IP prosecution, litigation and strategy across many sectors and businesses, Elizabeth can help ensure franchise systems have strong legal foundations. She excels in crafting licensing agreements and managing global IP portfolios, safeguarding trademarks and proprietary know-how critical to franchise growth and brand integrity. Her strategic guidance helps clients navigate complex market landscapes and mitigate IP risks, enabling business expansion and continuity.
Recognized by Chambers and Partners, Best Lawyers, and the World Intellectual Property Review, Elizabeth is also a respected industry leader, serving on boards such as the Intellectual Property Institute of Canada and judging the RBC Canadian Women Entrepreneur Awards. Holding an LLM from Dalhousie University, she combines technical insight with legal acumen to with practical business savvy to leverage and protect value in the franchise sector. Elizabeth’s unique skill set makes her an invaluable partner for franchise businesses aiming to scale confidently and safeguard their competitive edge.
