Catherine Lemay

Catherine Lemay‘s practice focuses on the drafting and prosecution of pharmaceutical, biochemical, and chemical patent applications in Canada and around the world. She works closely with clients ensuring that the drafting and prosecution of their patent applications support their business objectives. Catherine also advises clients on issues relating to the Patented Medicines (Notice of Compliance) Regulations and Food and Drug Regulations, particularly on issues relating to patent listing requirements and data protection/exclusivity. On patent-related legal issues, Catherine counsels clients on issues of inventorship, ownership and in the negotiation and drafting of various intellectual property-related agreements such as licensing agreements, assignments, etc.

Prior to joining MBM, Catherine worked at Health Canada in the Office of Patented Medicines and Liaison where she provided expert advice to senior management and drug review bureaux on the interpretation and application of the Food and Drug Regulations and the Patented Medicines (Notice of Compliance) Regulations. In her position at Health Canada, Catherine was closely involved in the coordination/preparation of affidavits and pleadings for numerous judicial review applications before the Federal Court of Canada.

Catherine’s private sector experience includes two years working in the corporate patent department of a multinational pharmaceutical company in Berlin, Germany, where she was responsible for all patent matters relating to a number of drug research and development projects in the field of oncology, including the drafting and prosecution of patent applications before the European Patent Office and the negotiation and drafting of intellectual property-related agreements. Catherine completed her articling period at a Canadian law firm specializing in intellectual property and business Law

Catherine is a Registered Canadian Trademark Agent. She is a member of the Law Society of Upper Canada (Ontario) and the Quebec Bar (Barreau du Québec) and practices in both English and French.

Education

• B.Sc., Honours Chemistry, University of Ottawa
• LL.L., University of Ottawa
• LL.B., University of Ottawa

Professional Involvement

• Law Society of Upper Canada (Ontario)
• Barreau du Québec
• Intellectual Property Institute of Canada (IPIC) - Patent Legislation Committee
• Canadian Healthcare Licensing Association (CHLA)
• Lecturer at the Faculty of Law - University of Ottawa