Yoon Kang

Principal at Smart & Biggar

Yoon Kang is recognized as a smart and pragmatic problem-solver and a trusted legal advisor in Canada’s life sciences industry. As a Principal in Smart & Biggar’s life sciences litigation practice, Yoon provides strategic counsel to global pharmaceutical innovators and research institutions on complex patent rights, especially those related to small molecules and biologic inventions.

Yoon Kang is committed to advancing her clients’ interests and has an impressive track record as lead counsel. She represents pharmaceutical organizations before the Federal Court and Federal Court of Appeal in high-stakes patent litigation, including matters under the Patented Medicines (Notice of Compliance) Regulations. Yoon’s leadership was pivotal in the Supreme Court of Canada case AstraZeneca Canada Inc v. Apotex Inc (2017 SCC 36) on the “promised utility” doctrine, a significant decision that clarified the requirement for patent utility and marked an important victory for innovators seeking patent protection in Canada.

With a dedication to her clients’ success, Yoon continues to be a leading voice in life sciences litigation, offering insightful solutions and defending her clients’ intellectual property rights at every level.

Year Called to Bar: 1995 (Ontario)
Phone: (416) 595-2756
Fax: (416) 591-1690
Email: [email protected]

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