Yu Seon’s practice focuses on the areas of intellectual property and regulatory law. Prior to joining Torys, Yu Seon obtained a PhD in Biochemistry and an Honours BSc (molecular biology) from McMaster University.
Yu Seon advises clients on intellectual property and regulatory law, in the areas of food, pharmaceuticals, medical devices, natural health products and cannabis. Yu Seon provides guidance on product licensing, packaging and labelling, promotion, compliance and privacy issues.
Yu Seon also has experience advising clients on patentability, validity and infringement, conducting prior art searches, and patent drafting and prosecution in a variety of fields including biotechnology, pharmaceuticals and food. She has prepared various intellectual property agreements, including IP licensing, IP assignment, and supply and distribution.