Rx IP Update

Smart & Biggar/Fetherstonhaugh tops the Canadian rankings in the LMG Life Sciences 2013

In its inaugural Canada Chapter, LMG Life Sciences has honoured Smart & Biggar/Fetherstonhaugh as a highly recommended firm in the areas of Intellectual Property: Non-contentious and Intellectual Property: Contentious — the highest ranking given to firms by the directory. Smart & Biggar/Fetherstonhaugh has also been commended by peers for “outstanding patent advice and a deep staff of attorneys that are some of the most knowledgeable in the entire country.”

In addition to the firm's ranking in the directory, we are pleased to have six leading lawyers recognized for their achievements in the life sciences field by being named a Life Science Star in the area of Intellectual Property. No other Canadian firm has more lawyers listed in this area.

Recognized in intellectual property:
David Schwartz
Gunars A. Gaikis
J. Sheldon Hamilton
Nancy Pei
Steven B. Garland
Yoon Kang

Published by Euromoney Institutional Investor PLC, LMG Life Sciences launched in 2012 to recognize professionals and firms who specialize in four main life sciences practice areas. In 2013, the rankings were expanded to include Canadian firms.

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Nancy P. Pei (Editor)

 

 

 

CASE-LAW BRIEFS BY:
Urszula Wojtyra

 
Tracey L. Stott

 
Kyle A. Ferguson

 
 

LITIGATION CONTACTS
Gunars A. Gaikis
Nancy P. Pei

 
Steven B. Garland
Jeremy E. Want

 
J. Sheldon Hamilton
Colin B. Ingram

 
Yoon Kang
 

PROSECUTION CONTACTS
J. Christopher Robinson
Thuy Nguyen

 
Yoon Kang

 
David E. Schwartz

 
Daphne C. Lainson

REGULATORY CONTACTS
Nancy P. Pei

 
Daphne C. Lainson

 

 

DISCLAIMER

The preceding is intended as a timely update on Canadian intellectual property and regulatory law of interest to the pharmaceutical industry. The contents of this newsletter are informational only and do not constitute legal or professional advice. To obtain such advice, please communicate with our offices directly.

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