Urszula Wojtyra, a principal in Smart & Biggar’s Toronto office, practises in the field of life sciences, including pharmaceuticals and biologics, and is a key member of the firm’s litigation team. When representing innovative pharmaceutical and biopharmaceutical companies in patent litigation, Urszula offers a unique ability to tell the story behind highly technical inventions in a clear, concise, and convincing way before the courts. Clients benefit from and appreciate the combination of her advanced technical expertise, incisive courtroom advocacy skills, and effective long-term strategic planning of their complex litigation matters. Her technical expertise in biochemistry, chemistry, molecular biology, immunology, and genetics further empowers Urszula to effectively advise and represent her clients. Urszula practises in the field of life sciences including pharmaceuticals and biologics. She regularly represents clients in patent infringement and validity actions, including under the Patented Medicines (Notice of Compliance) Regulations, before both the Federal Court and the Federal Court of Appeal of Canada.