Jaclyn Tilak

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Overview

Jaclyn Tilak is a partner in the Litigation and Dispute Resolution Group at Goodmans. Her practice focuses on intellectual property litigation, with an emphasis on patent infringement disputes.

Jaclyn’s practice has spanned numerous diverse industries, including pharmaceuticals (small molecules, biologics and vaccines), biotechnology, healthcare devices and mobility aids, oil and gas (including hydraulic fracturing), green energy (including wind turbines) and consumer goods (including detergents).

Jaclyn has appeared before the Federal Court and the Federal Court of Appeal.

Jaclyn has been recognized by numerous publications for her expertise in intellectual property, including Chambers Canada, The Legal 500 Canada, IP Stars and Best Lawyers in Canada.

Featured Work

Jaclyn’s representative work includes acting for:
  • Boehringer v. Canada (Health), 2024 FC 1766 – Successful motion to strike an application seeking to judicially review the Minister of Health’s decision to issue a notice of compliance for a generic idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis (“IPF”) medication.
  • Boehringer v. JAMP Pharma Corporation, 2024 FC 1198 - Successful defence to the alleged infringement of a formulation patent related to an idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis (“IPF”) medication.
  • 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.

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.

Professional Affiliations

  • Law Society of Ontario
  • The Advocates’ Society
  • Toronto Intellectual Property Group