Overview

Charles Boulakia is a Principal at Smart & Biggar LP in Toronto. He focuses on preparing and prosecuting patent applications and managing patent portfolios in biotechnology, pharmaceuticals, chemistry, biofuels, and oil and gas. He advises on IP due diligence, validity, freedom to operate, licensing, and pharmaceutical regulatory strategy, including patent-term and notice-of-compliance matters. His clients range from academic researchers and start-ups to public companies.

Practice Areas

• Patent Drafting and Prosecution
• Patent Portfolio Management
• IP Due Diligence
• IP Licensing and Transactions
• Pharmaceutical Regulatory Strategy

Bar Information

Called to the bar: 2002 (ON)