Carmela De Luca
De Luca is a partner with Bereskin & Parr LLP. A lawyer and registered patent agent in Canada and the United States, De Luca practices in all areas of intellectual property, focusing on patent matters. This includes advising clients on strategic global aspects of obtaining and managing patent portfolios, as well as in the preparation and procurement of patents and
industrial designs. She works closely with clients, including start-ups, universities, and multinationals, in preparing and prosecuting patent applications relating to biotechnology, pharmaceuticals, biologics, diagnostics, green technologies, and other areas in the life sciences. De Luca is also active in the analysis of patent issues such as validity, infringement, and freedom to operate. In addition, she has experience advising on regulatory compliance and on plant breeders' rights.
industrial designs. She works closely with clients, including start-ups, universities, and multinationals, in preparing and prosecuting patent applications relating to biotechnology, pharmaceuticals, biologics, diagnostics, green technologies, and other areas in the life sciences. De Luca is also active in the analysis of patent issues such as validity, infringement, and freedom to operate. In addition, she has experience advising on regulatory compliance and on plant breeders' rights.