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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 practice encompasses a broad-range of intellectual property litigation, including patents, trade-marks, and trade secret disputes. She has assisted with matters before the Federal Court of Canada, including patent infringement trials, PM(NOC) hearings, judicial reviews and trademark matters. Veronica also assists with IP protection strategies and intellectual property agreements.
Veronica summered and articled at another leading international firm, developing her practice in IP.
She graduated with a JD from the University of Ottawa (cum laude) and completed her nanotechnology engineering degree at the University of Waterloo. While in law school, Veronica competed in the Harold Fox Intellectual Property Moot and won the award for Best Factum. She also volunteered with Law Help Ontario, assisting self-represented litigants.
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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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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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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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United American Corp et al v Instagram
Counsel to Instagram in a patent infringement action relating to methods for the sharing of content on social media.
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United American Corp et al v Facebook
Counsel to Facebook in a patent infringement action relating to methods for the sharing of content on social media.
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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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Pharmascience Inc. v Valeant Canada LP
Counsel to Valeant in an action for damages under section 8 of the PM(NOC) Regulations relating to Sublinox (zolpidem), a medication used to treat insomnia.
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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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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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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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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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PMNOC Litigation: Everything You Want to Know but Are Afraid to Ask
Veronica C. Tsou will be sharing her expertise at the OBA's program titled PMNOC Litigation: Everything You Want to Know but Are Afraid to Ask. Veronica will share her insider view on the life of a PMNOC (Patented Medicines (Notice of Compliance)) litigation file.
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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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Managing Intellectual Property: IP STARS (2020)
Rising Star