Year of Call:
- Ontario Bar, 2005
- Trademark Agent (Canada), 2009
- Patent Agent (Canada), 2018
Education:
BA, Lawrence University, 1997
Ph.D. (Chemistry), Yale Universty, 2001
LL.B., University of Toronto, 2004
Junyi practices intellectual property law with an emphasis on patent prosecution and litigation. Her prosecution practice focuses on drafting and prosecuting patents and industrial designs. She advises clients on patent filing strategy and portfolio management and prepares opinions on patentability, validity, infringement and freedom to operate.
Junyi also has extensive experience with proceedings under the Patented Medicines (Notice of Compliance) Regulations as well as patent actions and judicial reviews. Junyi has appeared frequently before the Federal Court and the Federal Court of Appeal.
Junyi specializes in chemical, pharmaceutical and life sciences patents. During her over 15 years of patent practice, she has worked with clients of various sizes on a range of technologies including chemicals, biotechnology, pharmaceuticals, agriculture science, medical devices, oil and gas and consumer products.
Having a Ph.D. in Chemistry, Junyi combines her chemistry research experience with her deep understanding of patent law to assist clients in obtaining strong and effective intellectual property protection.
Junyi is fluent in Mandarin.
Junyi has been recognized as a leading patent and trademark lawyer in the following publications:
- The Canadian Legal Lexpert Directory (Intellectual Property)
- Best Lawyers in Canada (Intellectual Property)
- Ontario Bar Association
- Intellectual Property Institute of Canada
- Federation of Asian Canadian Lawyers
- Board Member, Pharmaceutical Sciences Group
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