John Norman, PhD
- Year of Call, Ontario (2003)
Bio
John Norman is a partner, experienced patent trial lawyer and negotiator. He specializes in pharmaceutical lifecycle management helping clients to build robust patent portfolios and develop litigation strategies that can withstand the rigours of litigation by multiple challengers. John represents a wide range of blue chip international innovation-driven companies. John regularly appears before the Federal Court of Canada, the Federal Court of Appeal and the Supreme Court of Canada representing clients on all aspects of patent litigation and pharmaceutical regulation matters.
John is an active member of the Canadian and international legal community. He served nearly 10 years as a director on the Board of Directors of BIOTECanada and is a sought after speaker and writer on pharmaceutical and technology patent litigation matters.
Prior to joining Gowling WLG (Canada) LLP, John obtained a PhD in biochemistry from the Faculty of Medicine at Dalhousie.
Bio
John Norman is a partner, experienced patent trial lawyer and negotiator. He specializes in pharmaceutical lifecycle management helping clients to build robust patent portfolios and develop litigation strategies that can withstand the rigours of litigation by multiple challengers. John represents a wide range of blue chip international innovation-driven companies. John regularly appears before the Federal Court of Canada, the Federal Court of Appeal and the Supreme Court of Canada representing clients on all aspects of patent litigation and pharmaceutical regulation matters.
John is an active member of the Canadian and international legal community. He served nearly 10 years as a director on the Board of Directors of BIOTECanada and is a sought after speaker and writer on pharmaceutical and technology patent litigation matters.
Prior to joining Gowling WLG (Canada) LLP, John obtained a PhD in biochemistry from the Faculty of Medicine at Dalhousie.
Experience
Experience
Representative Work
- Allergan Inc. v. Apotex Inc., 2015 FC 367
- Actelion Pharmaceuticals Canada Inc. v. Attorney General of Canada, 2014 FC 1249
- Novartis Pharmaceuticals Canada Inc. v. Apotex Inc., 2013 FC 142
- Teva Canada Limited v. Novartis AG, 2013 FC 141
- Merck Frosst Canada Limited v. Minister of Health, 2012 SCC 3
- Apotex Inc. v. Allergan, Inc. 2011 FCA 134
- Hoffmann-La Roche Limited v. Apotex Inc. et al. 2011 FC 875
- Hospira Healthcare Corporation v. Eli Lilly Canada Inc. 2010 FCA 282
- Eli Lilly Canada Inc. v. Novopharm Ltd. (2010), 82 C.P.R. (4th) 401 (F.C.T.D.)
- Eli Lilly and Co. et. al. v. Apotex Inc. 2009 FC 991
- Eli Lilly and Co. v. Apotex Inc. (2008) 80 C.P.R. (4th) 1 Affirmed 90 C.P.R. (4th) 327 (F.C.T.D.)
- Eli Lilly Canada Inc. v. Novopharm Ltd. (2008) 78 C.P.R. (4th) 1 Reversed 85 C.P.R. (4th) 413 (F.C.T.D.)
- Eli Lilly Canada Inc. v. Apotex Inc. (2007), 58 C.P.R. (4th) 353 (F.C.T.D.); affd' (2008) 68 C.P.R. (4th) 167 (F.C.T.D.)
- Bristol-Myers Squibb Canada Co. and Kyorin Pharma v. Novopharm Ltd. (2005), 43 C.P.R. (4th) 433
- Eli Lilly and Co. v. Apotex Inc. (2004), 35 C.P.R. (4th) 155 (F.C.T.D.)
- Novartis Pharmaceuticals Canada Inc. v. RhoxalPharma Inc. (2004), 34 C.P.R. (4th) 218 (F.C.T.D.)
- Eli Lilly and Co. v. Apotex Inc. (2004) 32 C.P.R. (4th) 314 Affirming 28 C.P.R. (4th) 507 Affirming 28 C.P.R. (4th) 509 FCA
- Monsanto Canada Inc. v. Schmeiser, 2004 SCC 34
Qualifications
Qualifications
Education
2002
Dalhousie University, LLB
2001
Dalhousie University, PhD
1994
Memorial University of Newfoundland, MSc
1991
Memorial University of Newfoundland, BSc
Languages Spoken
English
Memberships
- American Bar Association
- American Intellectual Property Law Association
- Board of Directors with BIOTECanada
- Canadian IP Bar Association
- County of Carleton Law Association
- Editorial Board for the Canadian Intellectual Property Review
- Intellectual Property Institute of Canada
- Orphan Products Working Group with BIOTECanada
- Subsequent Entry Biologics Task Force with BIOTECanada
- The Advocates' Society
Awards
Awards
February2025
September2024
August2024
June2024
February2024
September2023
August2023
June2023
October2022
August2022
February2022
September2021
August2021
June2021
September2020
August2020
September2019
August2019
August2018
August2017
August2016
October2015
Lexpert's Leading Canadian Lawyers in Global Mining, 2015-2016
September2015
The Best Lawyers in Canada 2016
July2015
Canadian Legal Lexpert Directory 2015
July2015
Managing Intellectual Property 2015
September2014
Managing IP's IP Stars Handbook 2014
Publications & speaking engagements
Publications & speaking engagements
- Co-Author, "Uncertainty and Assurance: Canada's Road to Ratifying the Intellectual Property Provisions of the Comprehensive Economic Trade Agreement", Canadian International Lawyer, 2015, Vol. 10, Number 2.
- Quoted in "Is there a doctor in the Courtroom?", The Canadian Bar Association National Magazine, July 16, 2015.
- Quoted in "Sisters not Twins", Bio Business, March/April 2015.
- Quoted in "Psst. Can you keep a secret?", In-House Counsel, October 20, 2014.
- Associate Editor and Section Co-Author, ANDA Prelitigation Pharmaceutical Product Management, August 2014 American Bar Association.
- Presentation, "Prudent Regulatory Practice: Ensuring Favourable Tribunal Decisions" at the Federated Press 4th Mini LLB for Regulators, October 11, 2013.
- Quoted in "CETA best fix for Canada's 'bad reputation' with IP protection, say experts", The Hill Times, September 9, 2013.
- Co-Author, "Patentability of Biologics in Canada: Beyond Patentable Subject-Matter", Pharmaceutical Patent Analyst, July 2013, Vol. 2, No. 4, Pages 431-433.
- Co-Author, "Northern Exposure?" Intellectual Asset Management International Reports, June 19, 2013.
- Presentation, CETA-Elevating Innovation in Canada, The Centre for the Advancement of Health Innovations, Gatineau, QC, April 19, 2013.
- Presentation, Intellectual Property Issues Associated with BioSimilar Therapeutics, The Toxicology Forum, Washington, DC, January 29-31, 2013.
- Quoted in "Gene, Method Patent Rulings Said Top Issues for Life Sciences This Year", Life Sciences Law & Industry Report, 1-11-13, Bloomberg BNA.
- Quoted in "Orphan Drugs Receive More Regulatory Attention in U.S. and Canada", January 2013, Bloomberg BNA.
- Presentation, Subsequent Entry Biologics –a Legal View, Dalhousie webinar, December 5, 2012.
- Contributor, Patent Office Litigation, "International Post-Grant Oppositions and Similar Proceedings", July 2012, Thompson Reuters.
- Associate Editor and Section Co-Author, ANDA Litigation Strategies and Tactics for Pharmaceutical Patent Litigators, July 2012 American Bar Association.
- Co-Author, "Supreme Court of Canada Limits Health Canada's Ability to Disclose Commercially Sensitive Information", Health Law in Canada, June 2012, Vol. 32, Number 4.
- Co-Author, "Business Method Patent Protection for Life Science Products" Current Issues 2012-13 .
- Co-Author, "Legal Counsel: Your partner in life cycle management", BIOTECanada's Insights, Spring 2012.
- Contributor, "Middle course on trade secrets", Lawyers Weekly, February 17, 2012.
- Co-Chair, The Canadian Institute's 10th Annual Forum on Pharma Patents, "Develop Critical Strategies to Protect or Challenge Pharmaceutical Patents", Toronto, October 25-26, 2011.
- Presentation, PM(NOC) Litigation Update, Gowlings, Patent Litigation, Ottawa, September 13, 2011.
- Author, "Picasso in the attic, Establishing a patent litigation strategy is a smart business decision", BioBusiness January/February 2011.
- Co-Author, "Intellectual Property for Life Sciences in Canada: Victories and Challenges in 2009", Intellectual Property 2010 Digital Guide.
- Co-Chair,The Canadian Institute's 9th Annual Forum on Pharma Patents, "Safeguard Your Patents and Protect Your Revenue Stream by Strengthening Your Pharma Patent and Biotech Strategies", Toronto, November 4-5, 2010.
- Co-Author, "From Bargains to Duties: Has Canadian Patent Law Adopted the Ex Parte Model?" Federated Press, Volume XV, No. 3, 2010.
- Co-host Webinar Presentation: "Subsequent Entry Biologics: Are we Ready?", August 23, 2010.
- Panel Member, "Synthesizing the Latest Legal Developments into your Patent Strategy", The Canadian Institute's 8th Annual Forum on Pharma Patents, Toronto, October 30, 2009.
- Presentation: "Patent Protection and Regulation of Biologics: Identifying Opportunities", The Canadian Institute's 7th Annual Forum on Pharma Patents, Toronto, October 18, 2007.
- Presentation: "Canadian Biologics Regulatory Overview", Canadian Summit on Biologics, Toronto, June 26-27, 2007.
- Co-Author of Chapter 9, "Data Protection" Life Sciences Law in Canada (Carswell, 2006).