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Leanne Young

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Leanne Young

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Associate
  • Smart & Biggar LP
Language(s): English

Strategic patent protection for medical device and technology innovations

Leanne’s practice focuses on patent mining, patent drafting and prosecution, and strategic portfolio management, with a particular emphasis on medical device innovations. She works with clients to identify and protect commercially valuable inventions, developing patent strategies that support both immediate business priorities and long-term growth objectives. 

With experience across electrical and computer technologies, mechanical technologies, software, artificial intelligence, consumer products and industrial designs, Leanne brings a practical and technically informed approach to intellectual property protection. She supports clients in translating complex technologies into clear, effective patent rights that align with their commercial goals. 

Leanne works primarily with start-ups, small businesses and mid-sized companies, helping them build and manage patent portfolios that reflect their innovation strategy and market objectives. Her practice includes advising on freedom-to-operate matters to help clients assess commercialization opportunities, market-entry considerations and potential patent risks. 

She also assists her clients with patent assertion matters on online marketplace platforms, including efforts to address potentially infringing listings on platforms such as Amazon and Alibaba. 

Leanne understands the client's overall goals and business and provides strategic advice that aligns with their immediate business plans as well as those that may arise in the future as their business develops. 

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