Fasken has partnered with the Québec Center for Innovation in Biotechnology (CQIB). As part of this partnership, Fasken will provide educational insights to emerging actors in the life sciences industry, with a focus on intellectual property legal considerations.
This partnership is part of a common desire to support businesses in the biomedical technologies (medtech) sector. Fasken’s implication in various program initiatives will allow startups and innovative companies in the medtech sector to benefit from strategic and legal thought leadership to help accelerate the launch of their technologies.
As an incubator for life sciences companies, CQIB has been a unique place to launch, accelerate and develop life sciences companies in Canada for more than 25 years. It provides laboratories, offices and advanced scientific equipment and access to an established network in Canada and abroad for support and coaching programs. To date, CQIB has supported more than 100 companies, collectively securing over $500 million in financing.
To learn more about CQIB: https://www.cqib.org/home?lang=en
About Fasken’s Life Sciences Team
Fasken’s Life Sciences team provides comprehensive support to life sciences clients throughout their lifecycle. Whether you’re a biotech startup, entering clinical trials, scaling up, expanding to new markets or exploring exit strategies, our team speaks your language.
We know the unique challenges biotech and pharma companies face in securing and enforcing your patent portfolio, bringing a product to market, complying with Canada’s regulations, or raising funds across a competitive landscape. We have knowledgeable practitioners with advanced degrees in pharmaceutical sciences, clinical pharmacology, toxicology, and genetics. We know the sector.
Fasken lawyers and agents collaborate with our clients to provide advice tailored to your needs including marketing and product labelling, IP drafting and enforcement, competition, tax, litigation, contracts and agreements and a full range of corporate services from financings to M&A. Navigate complex challenges and bring your products to market in Canada with a team dedicated to your success. With a strong legal network in 47 countries, we also continue to be at the forefront of life sciences advancement and interests globally.
Fasken is ranked Band 1 by Chambers for life sciences and is the most recognized Firm on The Globe & Mail’s list of Canada’s Best Law Firms 2025, including in every category of corporate law and in healthcare & life sciences and intellectual property.
Find out more about Fasken’s Life Sciences team.
About Fasken
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