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A New Wave of Patent Disputes Involving Subsequent Entry Biologic?

Biologics have revolutionized treatments for numerous complicated diseases such as cancer and multiple sclerosis. Biologics are derived through living organisms and tend to be significantly more variable and structurally complex than traditional small molecule drugs.

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2015 AIPF Annual Meeting

Dana Turner-Ryan will be attending the Association of Intellectual Property Firms (AIPF) Annual Meeting in Toronto, Canada on September 30 to October 2, 2015.

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Use of Patents By Governments – From Cruise Missiles to Genetic Tests

The Government of Canada may, at any time, use any patented invention, paying to the patentee such sum as the Commissioner reports to be a reasonable compensation for the use thereof.

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A Firm Welcome

We are delighted to welcome Yue Fei, who has joined the firm as an articling student.

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Litigation Privilege Applies between Adverse Parties

There is no rule in British Columbia to the effect that communications between adverse parties in the course of litigation are exempt from litigation privilege.

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