Smart & Biggar uncovers and maximizes intellectual property and technology assets for our clients.
Today’s fast-paced innovation economy demands a higher level of expertise and attention to detail when it comes to IP strategy and protection. With over 125 lawyers, patent agents and trademark agents collaborating across five Canadian offices, Smart & Biggar is trusted by the world’s leading innovators to find value in their IP rights.
As market leaders in IP, Smart & Biggar’s team is on the pulse when it comes to the latest developments and the wider industry changes that impact our clients. To stay informed, visit smartbiggar.ca/insights, including access to our RxIP Update (smartbiggar.ca/insights/rx-ip-updates), a monthly digest of the latest decisions and law surrounding the life sciences and pharmaceutical industries.
Patent law grants exclusive rights while competition law promotes open markets, creating a complex intersection that businesses must navigate when protecting and commercializing innovation. Senior Associate Chen Li examines how competition issues can aris
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Patent law and competition law are often viewed as being at
odds, with one granting exclusive rights and the other promoting
open markets. However, understanding how these two legal regimes
interact is becoming increasingly important for businesses seeking
to protect and commercialize innovation. Senior Associate Chen Li
explores this intersection in a recent article for IPHQ
News.
“Competition issues can arise
at various points in the patent life cycle, including the filing
stage, during licensing or commercialisation, litigation, and with
respect to distribution practices.”
Smart & Biggar uncovers and maximizes intellectual property and technology assets for our clients.
Today’s fast-paced innovation economy demands a higher level of expertise and attention to detail when it comes to IP strategy and protection. With over 125 lawyers, patent agents and trademark agents collaborating across five Canadian offices, Smart & Biggar is trusted by the world’s leading innovators to find value in their IP rights.
As market leaders in IP, Smart & Biggar’s team is on the pulse when it comes to the latest developments and the wider industry changes that impact our clients. To stay informed, visit smartbiggar.ca/insights, including access to our RxIP Update (smartbiggar.ca/insights/rx-ip-updates), a monthly digest of the latest decisions and law surrounding the life sciences and pharmaceutical industries.
