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Complimentary Webinar - Canadian Pharma Update: Patent Law

Join us for a complimentary webinar on Thursday, February 9 from 9 - 10 a.m. regarding upcoming changes to the Canadian patent regime. The top 10 Canadian patent developments of concern to pharmaceutical companies will be discussed, including:

  • Supreme Court of Canada considers utility requirements - defining the "Promise"
  • Validity of biologic patents
  • Upcoming legislative implementation of CETA, including two-year patent extensions
  • Patented Medicines Prices Review Board - review of orphan drug pricing

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Speakers

Paula Bremner is a lawyer and member of  Aird & Berlis LLP's Litigation Group and Intellectual Property Group. She is a registered Canadian patent and trademark agent. Paula specializes in pharmaceutical patent litigation, particularly in the context of the Patented Medicines (Notice of Compliance) Regulations.

 

 

Kimberly McManus, (Ph.D.) is a registered patent agent and member of Aird & McBurney LP. She specializes in patent protection and enforcement issues for the pharmaceutical and chemical industries.

 

 

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