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Vincent M. de Grandpré

IP Lawyer | Life Sciences & Tech

Partner

Melissa M. Dimilta

Intellectual Property Lawyer at Bennett Jones Toronto

Partner, Trademark Agent

As part of a deeply interconnected global sector, the life sciences industry in Canada is undergoing significant change alongside broad macroeconomic and geopolitical shifts.&nbsp;The Bennett Jones Life Sciences team looks at the top issues and developments affecting the industry in 2026.

2026 Life Sciences outlook

Legal and Market Trends to Watch This Year

Life Sciences Outlook 2026

Emily P. Kettel

Cross-border collaborations are central to the life sciences industry, but they can also raise complex questions about patent infringement liability in Canada. This update examines the Federal Court&rsquo;s recent decision in Adeia Guides Inc v Videotron Ltd and its implications for companies involved in the development, supply and commercialization of patented products and services. The authors explore how Canadian law approaches common design infringement, experimental use exemptions and the potential liability of foreign partners whose activities contribute to products ultimately sold in Canada.

Life Sciences Collaborations and the Risk of Joint Patent Infringement

Shelby Morrison

Intellectual Property Lawyer | Trademarks

A recent Federal Court of Canada decision in Alexa Translations v. Amazon highlights an alternative approach to assessing trademark damages. Recognizing the challenges of proving lost sales and goodwill impairment, the Court accepted that a reasonable royalty based on a hypothetical negotiation may be an arguable remedy. This approach could provide trademark owners with a more practical and meaningful path to compensation.

Recent Federal Court Decision Highlights Alternative Path to Proving Trademark Damages

Federal Court Decision Highlights Alternative Path to Proving Trademark Damages

In two companion appeals relating to patents over television interactive programming guides, the Federal Court of Appeal clarified that a successful patent plaintiff is entitled to an accounting of the defendant’s profits linked to the infringement, unless the defendant shows why the court should not award this remedy. The Court of Appeal also reiterated that a permanent injunction is the expected remedy flowing from the infringement of a Canadian patent, even where the patented invention forms only a small part of the relevant commercial product, and even when the patentee is in the business of licensing, rather than practicing, its invention in Canada.

Canadian Patentees are Presumptively Entitled to  the Remedies of an Accounting of Profits

Canadian Patentees are Presumptively Entitled to  the Remedies of an Accounting of Profits and a Permanent Injunction

Vasilis F. L. Pappas, FCIArb

International Arbitration Lawyer

Partner 

Melanie Teetaert

Commercial Litigation Lawyer at Bennett Jones Vancouver

Geoffrey P. Stenger

Energy, Infrastructure & Construction Lawyer | Bennett Jones Calgary

The Province of British Columbia has launched a six-week consultation on the implementation of the new Construction Prompt Payment Act. Industry stakeholders are invited to provide feedback on the Act's scope, potential exemptions and timing of implementation before the consultation closes on July 7, 2026. This update outlines the government's proposed approach and key issues under consideration.

BC Government Announces it is Soliciting Feedback on Prompt Payment Legislation

Andrew N. Disipio

Mining & Corporate Finance Lawyer | M&A, Equity & Debt Deals

Doug Fenton

Litigation Lawyer at Bennett Jones Toronto

Simon Grant

Financial Services & Regulatory Lawyer

The Supreme Court of Canada has granted leave to appeal a significant British Columbia case concerning mineral rights, Indigenous consultation and the application of UNDRIP in Canadian law. The decision will address whether courts can determine if provincial and federal legislation is consistent with UNDRIP and could have far-reaching implications for mineral claim acquisition, title certainty and natural resource project development across Canada. The ruling is expected to provide important guidance for mining companies, resource developers and Indigenous communities.

Supreme Court to Hear Landmark Case Involving Mineral Rights and Licensing Regimes

Kristopher R. Hanc

M&A and Capital Markets Lawyer at Bennett Jones Toronto

Brent W. Kraus

Corporate Governance Lawyer | Securities & Capital Markets

Co-Head of Mergers & Acquisitions Services

Christopher J. Doucet

Corporate & Mining Lawyer | M&A & Corporate Finance

On May 14, 2026, the Canadian Securities Administrators proposed wide-ranging amendments to Canada&rsquo;s issuer bid, take-over bid and early warning reporting regimes aimed at increasing flexibility, improving transparency around derivatives and reducing regulatory burden. Key changes include a potential selective repurchase exemption, enhanced disclosure for equity equivalent derivatives, and updated guidance on early warning reporting triggers and intentions. The proposals also codify certain exemptions and modernize bid mechanics in light of recent market practice and T+1 settlement.

CSA Proposes Amendments to the Issuer Bid Take Over Bid and Early Warning Regimes

CSA Proposes Amendments to the Issuer Bid, Take-Over Bid and Early Warning Regimes

Serge Dupont

Senior Advisor at Bennett Jones Ottawa

Senior Advisor

Policy and business leaders in 2026 are confronting disruptive global forces that pose daunting economic and financial risks while also transforming markets and creating avenues for growth over the next years.

Economic Outlook Mid Year 2026

A Changing World: New Risks, New Opportunities

2026 Mid-Year Economic Outlook

Alison G. FitzGerald

International Arbitration Lawyer at Bennett Jones Ottawa

Nasra Moumin

Commercial Litigation Lawyer at Bennett Jones Toronto

Associate

Global trade policy is rapidly reshaping the regulatory and commercial landscape for life sciences companies. This update explores how evolving US tariff measures, national security reviews, CUSMA renewal uncertainty and expanding export controls are affecting pharmaceutical and medical device manufacturers operating across borders. The authors also examine Canada&rsquo;s response and the growing compliance, supply chain and market access challenges facing the sector in 2026 and beyond.

The Impact of Global Trade on the Life Sciences Sector

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Exploring the Intersection Between IP Law and the Protection of Indigenous Knowledge and Cultural Expressions

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