Nancy Pei

Nancy Pei


Smart & Biggar

Recognized since 2015

Toronto, Ontario

Practice Areas

Biotechnology and Life Sciences Practice

Intellectual Property Law

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With hands-on experience as a licensed pharmacist and over 25 years of patent litigation expertise, Nancy has established a successful IP practice focused exclusively in the field of life sciences, with an emphasis on pharmaceuticals and biologics.

Nancy’s clients benefit not only from the depth and breadth of her experience but also from her unique insights on broader patenting, regulatory and business issues, helping them manage the life cycles of their products and remain competitive in an ever-changing industry.

As a patent litigator, Nancy represents innovative life sciences companies in patent litigation, including actions under the Patented Medicines (Notice of Compliance) Regulations. She has represented clients before the Federal Court of Canada, the Federal Court of Appeal, the Supreme Court of Canada and the Ontario Superior Court of Justice. She also represents clients in judicial review applications.

In her advisory roles, Nancy provides thoughtful counsel and strategic advice regarding patents and data protection, patent listing under the Patented Medicines (Notice of Compliance) Regulations, Certificates of Supplementary Protection, pricing and reimbursement including Patented Medicine Prices Review Board matters (PMPRB), federal (AIA) and provincial (FIPPA) access to information requests, regulatory due diligence, regulatory compliance issues (under the Food and Drugs Act and associated regulations), and submissions regarding draft statutory and regulatory amendments in these areas.

Nancy has been the editor of Rx IP Update, the firm's monthly life sciences intellectual property and regulatory newsletter, since its inception in 2001 and co-editor as of 2023. Nancy currently serves on the Board of Directors of BIOTECanada.

Contact & Links
Location
  • 150 York Street, Suite 1100
    Toronto, ON M5H 3S5
    Canada
Education
  • University of Toronto, LL.B., graduated 1995
  • University of Toronto, B.Sc. (Pharmacy), graduated 1991
Bar Admissions
  • Ontario, Ontario Bar 1997
Affiliations
  • Intellectual Property Institute of Canada - Fellow

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Lawyer of the Year Badge - 2023 - Biotechnology and Life Sciences Practice
Named "Lawyer of the Year" by Best Lawyers® for:
  • Biotechnology and Life Sciences Practice, Toronto, Canada (2023)
Recognized in The Best Lawyers in Canada 2024 for work in:
  • Biotechnology and Life Sciences Practice
  • Intellectual Property Law

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