Poonam Tauh , PHD

Poonam Tauh’s practice focuses on the drafting and prosecution of pharmaceuticals, chemicals, biochemical, petrochemicals, and polymer patent applications in Canada and around the world. Her range of patent expertise extends to cosmetics, personal care, and consumer household products. Poonam also has expertise in the Patented Medicines (Notice of Compliance) Regulations, particularly on issues relating to timing, information and drug submission requirements for listing a patent on the Patent Register.

Poonam works closely with clients and corresponds regularly with a broad network of foreign associates to coordinate the worldwide management and strategic positioning of clients’ international patent portfolios. She is also involved in the preparation of legal opinions relating to validity, infringement, patentability and freedom-to-practice. Poonam also has extensive experience in prosecuting industrial design applications.

Poonam has a broad research background including practical experience in synthetic organic, polymer, analytical and organometallic chemistry.