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- University of Ottawa (2014) JD (Cum Laude)
- University of Waterloo (2011) BASc (Nanotechnology Engineering)
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Veronica C. Tsou
is a lawyer at Lenczner Slaght.
Veronica's multi-disciplinary practice encompasses intellectual property litigation (including patents and trademarks), domestic procurement disputes, and commercial litigation. She assists with matters and represents clients before the Federal Court in patent infringement trials, actions under the PM(NOC) Regulations, judicial reviews, and trademark matters. Veronica also represents clients in front of the Canadian International Trade Tribunal.
Veronica’s work spans a variety of technological industries including pharmaceutical, defence, aerospace, and telecommunications.
She graduated with a JD from the University of Ottawa (cum laude) and completed her nanotechnology engineering degree at the University of Waterloo. In her free time, Veronica mentors junior lawyers and law students through several legal organizations.
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Counsel to Public Works and Government Services Canada in successfully defending a procurement complaint before the Canadian International Trade Tribunal involving allegations of patent and trademark infringement by Natural Resources Canada in respect of its early earthquake warning system.
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Rampart International Corporation v Department of Public Works and Government Services
Counsel to Public Works and Government Services Canada in defending a procurement complaint before the Canadian International Trade Tribunal challenging the legitimacy of mandatory criteria in the procurement of pistols by the Department of National Defence.
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University of Guelph v Department of Public Works and Government Services
Counsel to Public Works and Government Services Canada in successfully defending a procurement complaint before the Canadian International Trade Tribunal involving allegations of lack of clarity and fairness in the bid submission process.
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Counsel to Gregor LLC in a commercial and domain name dispute. Successfully resisted a motion for interlocutory injunction by having the action dismissed for lack of jurisdiction.
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Counsel to Rovi Guides (a subsidiary of Xperi Holding Corporation) in a patent infringement action involving four patents related to digital entertainment technologies.
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Rovi Guides v BCE Inc, Ericsson et al
Counsel to Rovi Guides (a subsidiary of Xperi Holding Corporation) in a patent infringement action involving four patents related to digital entertainment 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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Merck Sharp & Dohme Corp et al v JAMP Pharma Corporation
Counsel to JAMP in NOC action relating to JANUVIA (sitagliptin), a medication used to control high blood sugar in people with type 2 diabetes.
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Sunovion Pharmaceuticals Canada Inc et al v JAMP Pharma Corporation
Counsel to JAMP in NOC action relating to LATUDA (lurasidone), an anti-psychotic medication used to treat bipolar depression and schizophrenia.
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Canadian Bar Association - Member-at-Large of the Intellectual Property Section Executive
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Ontario Bar Association
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Intellectual Property Institute of Canada (IPIC)
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Toronto Intellectual Property Group (TIPG)
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First Generation Network (FGN) - Mentor
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Amendments to the Patented Medicines Regulations Lose Some Teeth
The proposed amendments to the Patented Medicines Regulations had the projected effect of lowering drug prices by billions of dollars over the next ten years. But by overreaching its jurisdiction, these amendments have lost some of its bite. The Quebec Court of Appeal determined several provisions to be ultra vires.
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The SCC Leave Project: Predictions for June 17, 2021
Here’s a look at the leave application decisions that the Supreme Court of Canada will be releasing on June 17, 2021.
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In PM(NOC) Litigation, the Pleadings Rule
Since the amendments to the PM(NOC) Regulations in 2017, both generic and brand side litigants have struggled with the question of whether the second person’s Notice of Allegation governs the issues in the proceeding, or the Statement of Defence. The Federal Court of Appeal has answered in this week’s decision in Sunovion Pharmaceuticals Canada Inc v Taro Pharmaceuticals Inc: it is the Statement of Defence.
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The SCC Leave Project: Predictions for April 22, 2021
Here’s a look at the leave application decisions that the Supreme Court of Canada will be releasing on April 22, 2021.
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Update to the Federal Court Case and Trial Management Guidelines
Last week, the Federal Court published a consolidated practice notice, updating and consolidating four other case and trial management guidelines for complex proceedings and proceedings under the PM(NOC) Regulations from 2015, 2016, and 2017 (available here, here, here, and here).
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Patent Injunctions: “Anything but Unusual”
The popular Canadian pastime of snowmobile litigation has turned up yet another interesting decision (Bombardier Recreational Products Inc v Arctic Cat Inc, 2020 FC 946) – this time on the topic of injunctions. This decision of Justice Roy arose from the moving parties’ attempt to vary an Order issued by the Federal Court in Bombardier Recreational Products Inc v Arctic Cat Inc, 2020 FC 691. As Justice Roy noted, the Order itself was “anything but unusual,” and was representative of injunctions issued in patent cases time and time again. Given this and the existing jurisprudence, it was perhaps a predictable result that the parties were denied any relief.
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Patent vs Pandemic: Ensuring Patents Save Lives
These are trying, stressful, and uncertain times, even for the optimist. As the number of confirmed cases of COVID-19 rise and hospitals begin to fill, the need for medicine and medical supplies is at the forefront of everyone’s mind. The search is on for rapid and innovative solutions. But what if that brilliant solution treads on a patent?
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Veronica Tsou Recognized as OBA Rising Star in IP
We are proud to announce that Veronica Tsou is the recipient of the Ontario Bar Association’s inaugural Rising Star Award, celebrating exceptional junior members of the Information Technology and Intellectual Property section.
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Lenczner Slaght Litigators Ranked Among Best Lawyers in Canada
In the latest edition of Best Lawyers in Canada, 37 of our expert litigators are recognized for their expertise across 25 practice areas.
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Nanotechnology Engineering Program: 15th Anniversary Celebration
Veronica C.Tsou is a featured alumna of the University of Waterloo's Nanotechnology Engineering program.
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Lenczner Slaght Ranked as a Top Firm for Patent Work by IP STARS
Lenczner Slaght has once again been recognized as a top patent contentious firm in Canada by the 2018 Managing Intellectual Property’s IP STARS publication, a leading guide to the world’s foremost IP firms and practitioners.
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Our Expert IP Team Continues to Grow
Canada’s leading litigation firm continues to add exceptional litigators to its IP talent portfolio.
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CBA Intellectual Property Online Symposium
Jenene Roberts and Veronica C. Tsou will be presenting at the CBA's IP Professional Development Program. Veronica will lead a session on "Summary Disposition in IP Cases" and Jenene will share her expertise on the panel discussion "The First Judicial Interpretation of the New Prior Use Defence – Added Clarity or Complication?".
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PMNOC Litigation: Everything You Want to Know but Are Afraid to Ask
Veronica C. Tsou shared her expertise at the OBA's program titled PMNOC Litigation: Everything You Want to Know but Are Afraid to Ask. Veronica shared her insider view on the life of a PMNOC (Patented Medicines (Notice of Compliance)) litigation file.
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Electronic Trial Prep for Junior Lawyers During COVID-19
Veronica C. Tsou will be speaking at IPIC's webinar on Electronic Trial Prep for Junior Lawyers During COVID-19. Veronica will share her best tips and strategies on preparing for virtual trials.
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Nanotechnology 15th Anniversary Celebration and Career Panel
Veronica C. Tsou was invited to speak at the University of Waterloo's Engineering Class Reunion. As alumna, Veronica spoke about her career after graduating from the Nanotechnology Engineering Program.
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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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Veronica C. Tsou presented on a panel for the Girls in Tech conference. Veronica spoke to girls in grades 6-8 about possible career paths in the tech space.
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Best Lawyers in Canada (2022)
Ones to Watch – Intellectual Property
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Managing Intellectual Property: IP STARS (2020-2021)
Rising Star
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OBA Rising Star Award (2022)
Information Technology/Intellectual Property