M. Ingrid Ruiz
Lawyer
she/herIngrid practises primarily in the areas of corporate and commercial law and intellectual property law, with areas of interest in entertainment law.
Profile
Ingrid is an associate at TDS, practicing in the areas of corporate and commercial law, financing, and intellectual property, with a particular interest in entertainment law. She advises businesses and entrepreneurs on the importance of securing and protecting intellectual property, helping them navigate strategies for ownership, commercialization, and risk management. Ingrid also provides guidance on various agreements involving intellectual property licensing, chain of title verification, and transfer of ownership to ensure clear and enforceable rights.
In addition to her intellectual property work, Ingrid acts for lenders and borrowers in financing transactions to help facilitate secured lending and ensure compliance with financing requirements.
Ingrid has completed certificate programs in Entertainment Law and Intellectual Property Licensing at Osgoode Hall Law School, further strengthening her knowledge in these areas. She is passionate about helping clients understand how intellectual property fits within their business strategy and how securing ownership can create long-term value.
Additional Information
Certificate in Entertainment Law, Osgoode Hall, 2022
Certificate in Set Orientation, Safety Awareness and Respect in the Workplace, Film Training Manitoba, 2022
Certificate in Intellectual Property Licensing, Osgoode Hall, 2021
Juris Doctor, University of Manitoba, 2019
Bachelor of Arts, University of Manitoba, 2015
2021
“Non-Fungible Tokens (NFTs) and IP Ownership” (Presenter) – Intellectual Property Law Course, Robson Hall, University of Manitoba Faculty of Law, 2022
The Canadian Bar Association – Transactional Intellectual Property Committee, “Non-Fungible Tokens (NFTs) Lawyers’ Perspective Beyond the Buzz, 2021
First Time Home Buyer Seminar: Real Estate Transactions, 2021
Federation of Asian Canadian Lawyers (FACL) Western x Black Law Students Association (BLSA): Finding Success in Summer, Articles, and Beyond, 2021
River East Collegiate: Law Student Perspectives, 2019
Creative Manitoba: Contract Law & Copyright Issues, 2018
Appointment to the Board of Directors of the Winnipeg Film Group, effective March 22, 2022
Attended Women in Film and TV Toronto (WIFT)’s “Entertainment Law Workshop” – 2021
The Canadian Bar Association – Transactional Intellectual Property Committee, “Non-Fungible Tokens (NFTs) Lawyers’ Perspective Beyond the Buzz, 2021
First Time Home Buyer Seminar: Real Estate Transactions, 2021
Federation of Asian Canadian Lawyers (FACL) Western x Black Law Students Association (BLSA): Finding Success in Summer, Articles, and Beyond, 2021
River East Collegiate: Law Student Perspectives, 2019
Creative Manitoba: Contract Law & Copyright Issues, 2018
- Article11|13|2023
What is ElevateIP? ElevateIP is a program funded by the Government of Canada aimed at equipping and supporting Canadian start-ups with the tools and knowledge to understand, strategize, protect, manage… Learn More
- Article05|08|2023
Ownership of non-fungible tokens (“NFTs” and each an “NFT”) is an innovative, evolving area of intellectual property (IP) law dealing with digital goods and essentially turning them into high-value collectibles.… Learn More
- Article07|14|2022
What is Entertainment Law? Entertainment law is not in and of itself a “legal specialty” with its own procedures, legislation, or regulations. Rather, entertainment law is the intersection of various… Learn More
- Client Impact06|20|2024
Ecopoxy’s Chief Executive Officer, Jack Maendel, began collaborating with TDS Partner, Silvia de Sousa, at a pivotal moment in the company’s history. Following the launch of their innovative soybean oil-based… Learn More
- Client Impact01|24|2023
Thompson Dorfman Sweatman LLP acted for Rainbow Resource Centre and Assiniboine Credit Union Limited in the purchase and financing of the property located at 545 Broadway in Winnipeg. The property… Learn More
