Patent and trade-mark litigation, including litigation under the Patented Medicines (Notice of Compliance) Regulations

For more than 30 years, we have represented life sciences companies in courts including the Federal Court, the Federal Court of Appeal and the Supreme Court of Canada. We are also recognized leaders for emerging biotechnology litigation issues in Canada. Our expertise includes:

• Appearing before Canada's provincial courts, including Quebec, Ontario, and British Columbia
• Appearing before administrative tribunals such as the Patent Appeal Board and the Canadian Intellectual Property Office
• Leading complex pharmaceutical patent litigation involving multiple parties and jurisdictions
• Representing innovative pharmaceutical companies in matters pertaining to the Patented Medicines (Notice of Compliance) Regulations
• Enforcing trade-mark rights in provincial and federal courts
• Appearing before the World Intellectual Property Organization and registrars accredited by the Canadian Internet Registration Authority in domain name disputes
• Conducting alternative dispute resolution, such as negotiation, mediation and arbitration

Further information is available within Intellectual Property.