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- McGill University (2014) LLB/BCL
- McGill University (2011) PhD (Experimental Medicine)
- McGill University (2007) MSc (Microbiology and Immunology)
- University of Guelph (2005) BSc (Honours) (Molecular Biology and Genetics)
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Kaitlin Soye
is a lawyer at Lenczner Slaght.
Kaitlin's practice encompasses a broad range of intellectual property and commercial litigation. In patent matters, she has experience with industries including pharmaceuticals, biologics, oil and gas, and telecommunications. Kaitlin has advised clients in food and drug regulatory matters and defamation matters.
Prior to joining Lenczner Slaght, Kaitlin summered, articled and practiced intellectual property law at an international firm. Kaitlin also provided pro bono criminal and immigration representation to members of the Toronto community.
During law school, Kaitlin worked as a research associate in the Centre of Genomics and Policy. She also volunteered at the McGill Legal Information Clinic and the Concordia Legal Information Clinic.
Prior to law school, she completed her B.Sc. in Molecular Biology from the University of Guelph, her M.Sc. in Microbiology and Immunology and her Ph.D. in Experimental Medicine from McGill University. Kaitlin's doctoral research focused on establishing a scientific basis for innovative and alternative therapies to viral infections. She has extensive research experience in molecular biology, nutrition, biochemistry, and infectious disease.
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Aon Reed Stenhouse Inc v Iannetta et al
Counsel to the corporate Defendant in an action seeking injunctive and other extraordinary relief arising from the departure of a former employee of the Plaintiff.
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Allergan Inc v Jamp Pharma Corporation
Counsel to JAMP in NOC action relating to FIBRISTAL (ulipristal), a medication used to treat moderate-to-severe signs and symptoms of uterine fibroids in adult women.
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Rovi Guides and TiVo Solutions v Bell Canada
Counsel to TiVo Solutions and its subsidiary Rovi Guides in a patent infringement action, involving patents relating to interactive television program guides, DVR technology, and related technologies.
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Rovi Guides and TiVo Solutions v Telus Corporation
Counsel to TiVo Solutions and its subsidiary Rovi Guides in a patent infringement action, involving patents relating to interactive television program guides, DVR technology, and related technologies.
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Rovi Guides and TiVo Solutions v Videotron
Counsel to TiVo Solutions and its subsidiary Rovi Guides in a patent infringement action, involving patents relating to interactive television program guides, DVR technology, and related technologies.
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Subway Franchise Systems of Canada Inc v Canadian Broadcasting Corporation
Counsel to Subway in a $210 million defamation action against the CBC and Trent University relating to a Marketplace episode.
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Counsel to Bell Media in a copyright infringement action against VMedia that raised the issue of whether streaming live television over the internet is permissible under the Copyright Act without the copyright owner's consent. (Prior to joining Lenczner Slaght)
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Counsel to Aux Sable related to invalidating key claims of JL Energy’s patent relating to the transportation of natural gas by pipeline. (Prior to joining Lenczner Slaght)
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Counsel to Enbridge in patent and trademark infringement case. (Prior to joining Lenczner Slaght)
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Counsel to pharmaceutical companies on access to information requests. (Prior to joining Lenczner Slaght)
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Intellectual Property Institute of Canada
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Law Society of Ontario
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Ontario Bar Association
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Toronto Intellectual Property Group
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First Generation Network - Mentorship Program
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Counterfeiting and the Pandemic
In the face of the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, and preparations for reopening some sectors of the economy, the need for medical supplies is at the forefront of everyone’s mind. While it is important that medical supplies be available, it is paramount that the supplies are safe and effective.
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Superior Court Update from the Honourable Chief Justice Morawetz
Amid the COVID-19 crisis, advocates, like all Ontarians, are facing immediate and diverse challenges. Pandemic or not, access to justice is a key foundation to our judicial system. Today, the Honourable Chief Justice Geoffrey B. Morawetz of the Ontario Superior Court of Justice hosted a virtual fireside chat to address the priorities of the Superior Court of Justice amid the COVID-19 crisis.
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Our IP Talent Portfolio Continues to Grow
Lenczner Slaght adds another exceptional litigator to its expert Intellectual Property team.
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Kaitlin Soye and Veronica C. Tsou presented at ILCO's Advanced Litigation Law CLE program. They provided an overview of the key steps in a patent case, including the Federal Court rules, as well as practical ways that Law Clerks can add value to the legal team.
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Kaitlin Soye spoke at Windsor Law's OCI Demystified event. She shared tips on researching law firms, what to include in an application package, crafting an effective resume, and more.
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Motions to Inspect Documents or Property
Kaitlin Soye authored the section “Motions to Inspect Documents or Property” in Chapter 22 of the LexisNexis publication, Intellectual Property Litigation – Forms and Precedents.
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In vitro inhibition of mumps virus by retinoids
Kaitlin Soye is the co-author of the article “In vitro inhibition of mumps virus by retinoids” which was published by the Virology Journal.
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Genotype-driven recruitment: a strategy whose time has come?
Kaitlin Soye is the co-author of the article “Genotype-driven recruitment: a strategy whose time has come?” which was published by BVM Medical Genomics.
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RIG-I is required for the inhibition of measles virus by retinoids
Kaitlin Soye is the co-author of the article “RIG-I is required for the inhibition of measles virus by retinoids” which was published by PLoS One.
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Kaitlin Soye co-authored the article “In vitro and in vivo cleavage of HIV-1 RNA by new SOFA-HDV ribozymes and their potential to inhibit viral replication” which appeared in RNA Biology.
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Kaitlin Soye was a co-author of the study “Inhibition of HIV-1 expression and replication by SOFA-HDV ribozymes against Tat and Rev mRNA sequences” which appeared in Retrovirology.
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Kaitlin Soye was a co-author of the article “Small interfering RNAs against the TAR RNA binding protein, TRBP, a Dicer cofactor, inhibit human immunodeficiency virus type 1 long terminal repeat expression and viral production” which appeared in the Journal of Virology.