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Ariadni Athanassiadis
Ariadni Athanassiadis’ practice focuses
on the drafting and prosecution of biotechnology and
pharmaceutical patent applications in Canada and around the world. She counsels clients on invention
protection, and worldwide patent portfolio development and
maintenance in support of client business objectives. Ariadni also counsels clients in matters relating to
patent protests, re-examination and opposition proceedings.
As part of the firm’s IP Due Diligence Team, she has
experience in all areas relating to the transfer and acquisition
of intellectual property.
Ariadini advises clients
on issues relating to the Patented Medicines (Notice of
Compliance) Regulations, the Food and Drug Regulations,
and the processes of the Patented Medicine Prices Review
Board.
In addition to her patent responsibilities,
Ariadni is experienced with coordinating international trademark
portfolios and a variety of contractual arrangements that
can be developed to protect the client's technological and
intellectual property assets, thus ensuring that the client's
branding and licensing strategies support and complement the
client's patent portfolio.
Ariadni has worked as a researcher at the
McGill University Cancer Center and the Biotechnology Research
Institute in Montreal. Her research experience spans such
diverse areas as polyamine heterocyclic chemistry, osteoarthritis,
cystic fibrosis and the molecular biology of protein glycosylation
enzymes. She has authored and co-authored publications in
both science and law. Ariadni is a member of the Law Society
of Upper Canada (Ontario) as well as a registered Patent and
Trademark Agent. She is also a regular lecturer at the
University of Ottawa on varied aspects of the law of property
and protection of biotechnology and pharmaceuticals.
Education
- B.Sc., Biochemistry, Carleton University
- M.Sc., Biochemistry, Queen’s University
- LL.B., McGill University
- B.C.L., McGill University
Professional Involvement
- Association of University Technology Transfer Managers
(AUTM)
- Law Society of Upper Canada (Ontario)
- Faculty of Law –
University of Ottawa (Adjunct professor)
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