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Dominique Lambert

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Dominique Lambert

Principal
  • Smart & Biggar LP
Language(s): English | French

Strategic patent prosecution & IP opinions

Dominique has over two decades of experience, with a practice that covers all aspects of patents. Her specific areas focus are chemistry, pharmaceuticals, cannabis, psychedelics, clean technology, polymers, and material science. 

Protecting innovation and building IP strategy

Dominique is deeply committed to providing responsive and attentive service. She is focused on developing strong and collaborative relationships with clients and believes trust and accessibility are the foundation of successful and effective engagement. 

She has worked closely with Canadian companies, public institutions and international partners to protect clients’ intellectual property and build their IP strategy. She assists her clients in drafting and prosecuting patent applications, including multinational corporations and universities, and provides analysis and opinions on freedom to operate, validity, and patentability. 

Since 2014, Dominique has been a member of the patent committee of the Intellectual Property Institute of Canada (IPIC). She served as Vice-Chair from 2021 to 2023 and Chair from 2023 to 2025. 

Qualifications

  • News
  • Speaking
  • Industry Involvement
  • “Beyond borders: Smarter IP strategies for global markets”, CIPO webinar, May 21 and 28, 2026
  • "IP 102” workshop, University of Ottawa’s Startup Garage, April 14, 2026
  • "Introduction to Intellectual Property" workshop, University of Ottawa’s eHub, March 18 and 27, 2026
  • “Scientific and Technological Entrepreneurship”, Telfer School of Management of the University of Ottawa, March 12, 2026
  • "IP 101” workshop, University of Ottawa’s Startup Garage, March 10, 2026
  • Leaders of Tomorrow, IPIC Emerging Leaders Committee, December 9, 2025
  • “Patent Office Practice Update", IPIC2025, October 10, 2025
  • "MyCIPO Patents Update: Where Are We 7 Months Later?", moderator, webinar, Intellectual Property Institute of Canada (IPIC), February 21, 2025
  • Gestion de l’innovation du Pr. Wadid Lamine, November 21, 2023
  • Entreprenariat scientifique et technologique du Pr. Wadid Lamine – Telfer School of Management, University of Ottawa, March 23, 2023
  • Gestion de l’innovation du Pr. Wadid Lamine – Telfer School of Management, University of Ottawa, November 22, 2022
  • Gestion de l’innovation du Pr. Wadid Lamine – Telfer School of Management, University of Ottawa, November 23, 2021
  • Gestion de l’innovation du Pr. Wadid Lamine – Telfer School of Management, University of Ottawa, November 17, 2020

Memberships

  • Associate, Intellectual Property Institute of Canada (IPIC)
  • Member, College of Patent Agents and Trademark Agents (CPATA)
  • Member, Women in Bio (WIB)