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Mylan Pharmaceuticals ULC in its patent litigation victory against Eli Lilly

In ongoing litigation lasting years, Osler has been representing Mylan Pharmaceuticals ULC in defence of an action for patent infringement brought by Eli Lilly in relation to the blockbuster drug Tadalafil (Cialis). In 2020, Osler successfully defended Mylan Pharmaceuticals ULC in an action...

Lead Office: Toronto Date Closed: June 2, 2023 Value: -

Marquis Imprimeur in its sale to Lakeside Book Company

On June 1st, 2023, Marquis Imprimeur Inc. (“Marquis”) announced that it has been acquired by Lakeside Book Company. Following this acquisition, Marquis will operate as a division of Lakeside Book Company, facilitating them to expand in the Canadian market.Marquis is a premier book...

Lead Office: Montreal Date Closed: June 1, 2023 Value: -

Awesense in its successful defence of a patent infringement action brought by dTechs EPM Ltd.

Osler acted for Awesense as co-defendant in a patent infringement action, and a subsequent appeal, filed by dTechs EPM Ltd against Awesense and British Columbia Hydro and Power Authority.  By judgment released May 26, 2023, the Federal Court of Appeal dismissed dTechs’ appeal in...

Lead Office: Toronto Date Closed: May 26, 2023 Value: -

BenchSci in its $95 million Series D Financing round

On May 25, 2023, BenchSci announced its $95 million Series D funding round led by Generation Investment Management LP and with participation from iNovia Capital, TCV, Golden Ventures and F-Prime Capital Partners. BenchSci plans to utilize this funding towards their artificial intelligence...

Lead Office: Toronto Date Closed: May 25, 2023 Value: $95 million

Moxxie Ventures and iNovia Capital in connection with Spellbook’s US$10.9 million Series A financing round

On May 24, 2023, Spellbook announced the closing of its US$10.9 million Series A financing round. This round was led by Moxxie Ventures and had participation from iNovia Capital, Thomson Reuters Ventures, The LegalTech Fund, Bling Capital and Goods News Ventures. Spellbook plans to utilize this...

Lead Office: Vancouver Date Closed: May 24, 2023 Value: US$10.9 million

Loopio Inc. in its acquisition of Avnio

On May 17, 2023, Loopio announced it had completed its acquisition of Avnio.Loopio is a Canadian based developer of an RFP response platform which makes harnessing intelligence from every corner of an organization possible at scale.Avnio is a 100% Salesforce-native response management...

Lead Office: Toronto Date Closed: May 17, 2023 Value: -

The IESO in its procurement of seven new battery storage projects and two new natural gas-fired generators

After more than a decade of strong supply, Ontario is entering a period of emerging electricity system needs, including decarbonization. Recognizing the necessity to address these needs in a timely, cost-effective and flexible manner, the Independent Electricity System Operator (the IESO)...

Lead Office: Toronto Date Closed: -- Value: -

Silver Crown Royalties in its acquisition of a silver royalty on Gold Mountain Mining Corp.’s Elk Gold Mine

On May 12, 2023, Silver Crown Royalties entered into a royal purchase agreement with Gold Mountain Mining Corp., where Silver Crown Royalties purchased a royalty on 45 percent of the aggregate gross proceeds of silver sold from Gold Mountain Mining’s Elk Gold Mine for initial consideration of...

Lead Office: Vancouver Date Closed: May 12, 2023 Value: $3.3 million

SmartCentres Real Estate Investment Trust in its offering of $300 million Series Z senior unsecured debentures

On May 12, 2023, Smart Centers Real Estate Investment Trust announced that it has priced an offering of $300 million aggregate principal amount of 5.354% Series Z senior unsecured debentures on an agency basis. The debentures are being offered by a syndicate of agents. Scotia Capital is the lead...

Lead Office: Toronto Date Closed: May 12, 2023 Value: $300 million

Lion One Metals Limited in its closing of a $27 million bought deal public offering

On May 11, 2023, Lion One Metals Limited announced that they closed a $27 million bought deal public offering through issuing 29,350,000 units of the Company at a price of $0.92 per unit. The aggregate gross proceeds of $27,002,000 are pursuant to the terms of an underwriting agreement. The lead...

Lead Office: Vancouver Date Closed: May 11, 2023 Value: $27 million