Overview
Jaclyn Tilak is an associate in the Litigation and Dispute Resolution Group at Goodmans. Her practice focuses on commercial litigation, with an emphasis on intellectual property disputes.
Jaclyn has been counsel on a number of cases involving the Patented Medicines (Notice of Compliance) Regulations, and patent validity and infringement. Jaclyn has appeared before the Federal Court and the Federal Court of Appeal.
Jaclyn is recognized as an “Associate to Watch” in the area of Intellectual Property: Litigation by Chambers Canada, as a “Rising Star” in IP by The Legal 500 Canada and IP Stars, and as “One to Watch” in Intellectual Property Law by Best Lawyers in Canada.
Expertise
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Communications and Media
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Corporate and Commercial Litigation
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Food and Drug Regulatory and Litigation
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Health and Pharmaceutical Litigation
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Intellectual Property Litigation
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Litigation and Dispute Resolution
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Patent Prosecution, Licensing and Transactions
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Patent, Trademark and Copyright Litigation
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PMPRB Strategies and Litigation
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Real Estate Brokerage Compliance
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Regulatory, Administrative and Public Law
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Technology
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Technology Disputes
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Trademark Prosecution, Licensing and Transactions
Featured Work
Jaclyn’s representative work includes acting for:
- Takeda Canada v Apotex, 2024 FC 106 - Counsel to Apotex in the successful dismissal of a patent proceeding relating to the drug dexlansoprazole (used to treat heartburn), on the basis of invalidity and non-infringement.
- AbbVie Corporation v. JAMP Pharma Corporation, 2022 FC 1209 – successful representation of JAMP in a judicial review application resulting in JAMP retaining its Notice of Compliance for its adalimumab product
- Steelhead v. ARC Resources, 2022 FC 998 – successful representation of four defendants in a summary trial dismissing an action for alleged patent infringement
- Teva Canada Innovation v. Pharmascience, 2020 FC 1158 – successful challenge to the validity of a patent related to a multiple sclerosis medication, on the basis of obviousness
- Eli Lilly v. Apotex, 2020 FC 816 – successful challenge to the validity and infringement of a patent relating to the dose of an ED medication, on the bases of anticipation and obviousness
- Eli Lilly v. Apotex, 2020 FC 814 – successful challenge to the validity and infringement of a patent relating to the process to make the active ingredient in an ED medication, on the bases of anticipation and obviousness
- Evolution Technologies v. Human Care Canada, 2019 FCA 209 – successful appeal of a trial judgment enjoining the sale of a major mobility-aid product and awarding financial remedies on account of patent infringement
- Evolution Technologies v. Human Care Canada, 2019 FCA 11 – successful motion to stay a trial judgment enjoining the sale of a major mobility-aid product and awarding financial remedies, pending the outcome of an appeal
Awards & Recognition
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Chambers Canada Associate to Watch, Intellectual Property: Litigation 2025
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Best Lawyers in Canada Ones to Watch, Intellectual Property Law 2025
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Chambers Canada Associate to Watch, Intellectual Property: Litigation 2024
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The Legal 500 Canada Rising Star, Intellectual Property 2024
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IP Stars Rising Star 2024
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IP Stars Rising Star 2023
Credentials
Professional Involvement
Jaclyn is an active member of the community and volunteers with Pro Bono Ontario, providing summary legal advice to Ontarians in need.
Credentials
- Western University, J.D., 2016
- Queen's University, B.Sc., 2013, Chemical Engineering, First Class Honours
Professional Affiliations
- Law Society of Ontario
- The Advocates’ Society
- Toronto Intellectual Property Group
Call to Bar
- 2017 Ontario
Insights
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Intellectual Property Litigation
Minister of Health’s Decision that JAMP is not a “Second Person” Was Reasonable
In its new drug submission for SIMLANDI, a biosimilar containing adalimumab, JAMP Pharma Corporation (“JAMP”) sought approval for three specific presentations: (i) 40 mg/0.4 mL pre-filled syringe… -
Intellectual Property Litigation
US Chief Justice Supports the Plan to Review Patent Trial Forum-shopping
As reported by Bloomberg News, the Chief Justice of the Supreme Court of the United States, John Roberts, has supported the call for the federal courts’ policy-making body to review rules that have… -
Intellectual Property Litigation
Spotify Snuffs Out Cannabis Company’s Trademark Claim
To put it bluntly, Potify is too similar to Spotify. That was what the Trademark Trial and Appeal Board held when it refused to register the trademark Potify as an app for cannabis… -
Intellectual Property Litigation
IBM Continues to Lead in Number of U.S Patents Awarded Annually
As reported by NASDAQ, for the 29th consecutive year, IBM has been awarded the highest number of patents in the U.S., according to data released by the IFI Claims Patent Service. Despite a… -
Intellectual Property Litigation
Yeezy and Gap Face Challenges with Trademark Application
As reported by The Fashion Law, the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (“USPTO”) has issued a preliminary refusal for the Gap and Yeezy LLC’s trademark application related to the Yeezy Gap… -
Intellectual Property Litigation
DIALOG Files Patent Application for Hybrid Timber Floor System
As reported by Remi Network, DIALOG has filed a patent application for its Hybrid Timber Floor System (“HTFS”) in Canada, the United States, the European Union, Australia and China. The HTFS is…
News & Events
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Mergers and Acquisitions
Chambers and Partners Once Again Honours Goodmans with Top-Tier Recognition
We are delighted to announce Goodmans LLP continues to receive top-tier recognition from Chambers and Partners in the Chambers Canada 2025 Guide.Recognition from Chambers and Partners is based on… -
100+ Goodmans lawyers recognized in The Best Lawyers in Canada: 2025 Edition
We are delighted to share Goodmans has once again been recognized in the 2025 edition of The Best Lawyers in Canada with 105 lawyers featured across 43 practice areas.Congratulations to Andrew Brodkin… -
Banking and Financial Services
Goodmans Continues to Receive Top Tier Recognition from The Legal 500 Canada
We are pleased to announce Goodmans LLP has once again received top tier recognition from The Legal 500 Canada in their 2024 Guide released today. Recognition from The Legal 500 is based on…