Full Name
May Cheng
Job Title
Partner
Bio
May Cheng is a Certified Specialist in intellectual property law, specializing in trademark and copyright law for more than 25 years. She advises businesses on brand protection across all her favorite industries including luxury retail, travel, fashion and food. She has extensive experience as a litigator in disputes involving infringement of patents, trademarks and industrial designs, as well as having special expertise in anti-counterfeiting cases. She has also argued complex expungement and injunction matters in both federal and provincial courts. May spent decades honing her craft in top tier Bay Street firms, before ultimately finding her professional home in an elite boutique firm that aligns with her values of diversity and inclusion. At Dipchand LLP, she focuses on her passion: collaborating with innovative legal minds to prioritize client interests while fostering a collegial work environment that encourages fun. Known as a "fearless" advocate, May emphasizes business-minded solutions over protracted litigation, leveraging her creativity and experience to resolve disputes where possible. Her approach integrates a deep understanding of client objectives, gained from long-term relationships with her roster of clients, to ensure effective strategies that result in win-win scenarios and transcend traditional legal approaches. May's dedication to achieving optimal outcomes is underscored by her commitment to teamwork and enjoyment of her clients and practice, embodying a blend of professional excellence and personal fulfillment in every endeavour.
May Cheng