Edwin Mok

Edwin Mok, a distinguished counsel within the Intellectual Property Litigation Group in Toronto, specializes in navigating complex disputes within the realms of pharmaceuticals and biotechnology. His portfolio includes representing innovator pharmaceutical companies in pivotal patent trials before the Federal Court, showcasing his profound expertise in intellectual property law.

Before his tenure at McCarthy Tétrault, Mok honed his skills in New York City at a premier law firm, engaging in life sciences patent disputes on behalf of innovator companies. Additionally, he demonstrated his commitment to social justice by representing pro bono clients seeking asylum in the United States. His legal acumen was further shaped by his role as law clerk to the Honourable Justice Mary Gleason at the Federal Court between 2013 and 2014.

Mok's academic journey is as impressive as his professional one. He graduated with an Honours Bachelor of Science in Pharmacology from the University of Toronto in 2009, followed by a JD from the University of Ottawa in 2012. In 2015, he furthered his specialization with an LLM from New York University, focusing on intellectual property and privacy law.

Admitted to the Ontario bar in 2013 and the New York bar in 2016, Mok has been recognized as a rising star in intellectual property law by Best Lawyers in Canada, marking him as a leading figure for clients navigating the intricacies of IP disputes.