About Fiona
Fiona is the Co-Lead of the Intellectual Property Litigation group with a practice that focuses on patent litigation in the pharmaceutical, chemical, biotech and oil & gas fields. She also advises on IP strategy, patent and Patented Medicines (Notice of Compliance) proceedings, and regulatory, trademark and copyright issues. Fiona has a significant trial and appellate litigation practice, focusing almost exclusively on complex commercial intellectual-property litigation.
Known for her highly personable and pragmatic approach, Fiona is a trusted advisor to many pharmaceutical and technology companies. She has managed and coordinated multi-jurisdictional patent enforcement actions and successfully acted as counsel in groundbreaking patent cases, including the first biologics case and non-practising entity (NPE) case in Canada.
Fiona has an impressive track record of successfully representing many clients in court proceedings, including before the Ontario Superior Court, the Ontario Court of Appeal, the Federal Court of Canada and the Federal Court of Appeal.
Fiona also has clients who rely on her to negotiate complex strategic settlements and business agreements with a keen eye for ensuring positive outcomes.