Sarah Pennington advises clients on matters in all areas of intellectual property law, including patents, trademarks, copyright, and domain name disputes. Her practice also spans a range of industries, including the pharmaceutical, life sciences, technology, food and beverage, fashion, healthcare, and consumer product sectors.

As a litigator, Sarah provides strategic legal counsel and representation to businesses and individuals faced with litigation or potential litigation. Sarah has acted for clients in complex litigation and administrative proceedings at all levels of the Federal Court.

Sarah's advisory work focusses on providing strategic guidance to companies regulated by both federal and provincial bodies, primarily in the life sciences and healthcare industry. She helps clients navigate complicated regulatory landscapes implemented through legislation - including the Food and Drugs Act and its Regulations - and available guidance. Her regulatory practice routinely involves a variety of issues, including advertising, drug approval pathways, pricing, licensing, reimbursement, data protection, Patent Register listings, and access to information.

Sarah joined our Toronto office as a summer student in 2017 and returned to article with us in 2018-2019. During law school, Sarah developed practical advocacy skills working as a summer student for a leading civil litigation and insurance law firm.

Sarah is a frequent author for the firm's Pharma in Brief bulletin.