David Turgeon PhD

David Turgeon PhD

Montréal, QC recognized lawyers icon Recognized in Best Lawyers since 2018
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376 Best Lawyers awards

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Awarded Practice Areas

Biotechnology and Life Sciences Practice Intellectual Property Law
*Named the "Lawyer of the Year" in this practice area in the 2026 edition in Montréal.

Biography

David Turgeon is the leader of the Global Intellectual Property group, a lawyer and a patent agent. He represents clients before different courts, protects their inventions through patents and provides strategic advice. David represents clients operating in a variety of industries, more particularly the life sciences (namely biologics), biomedical devices and manufacturing sectors.

David specializes in high-stakes patent litigation involving clients’ flagship products. As lead counsel on major cases, he designs litigation strategies that are both cost-effective and results-oriented for clients.

A registered patent agent in Canada and the United States, David has solid expertise in developing global strategies and coordinating litigation in different jurisdictions. He focuses on creating synergy between the different files and implementing strategies to reduce the costs of multi-jurisdictional files.

David takes a global approach to obtaining patent protection in Canada and abroad on behalf of leading companies.

He holds a doctorate and a master’s degree in physiology-endocrinology and a bachelor’s degree in microbiology. He uses his vast scientific knowledge for the benefit of clients working in the life sciences, biomedical devices and manufacturing industries.

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Awards & Focus

Lawyer of the Year Badge - 2026 - Biotechnology and Life Sciences Practice
Named "Lawyer of the Year" by Best Lawyers® for:
  • Biotechnology and Life Sciences Practice, Montréal, Canada (2026)
Recognized in The Best Lawyers in Canada 2026 for work in:
  • Biotechnology and Life Sciences Practice
  • Intellectual Property Law

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