Intellectual Property
Canada Guide 2025 : Nationwide - Canada
Band 3
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Provided by Fasken
IP asset management means getting the most from your portfolio. It’s more than obtaining patents or industrial designs, registering or using trademarks or adequately leveraging your copyrights. Often, it means quantifying the value of your assets and enforcing your rights to maximize the commercial value of your business.
Our expertise includes IP portfolio management, assistance with product development, securing of IP registrations as needed, licensing and sale of IP assets, and advice on branding and management of domain names.
As your business grows, you will look to protecting your innovations and know-how. Analyzing your competitive space is also essential. That’s where we come in with providing opinions regarding your freedom to operate and the patentability of your inventions.
IP is worldwide, but local rules vary, as does the local regulatory environment. That’s why our technical experts are assisted by seasoned professionals knowledgeable of local regulations, particularly in the health and life sciences. With increased cross-border business and the prevalence of counterfeiting, it’s important to have experienced counsel who will navigate regulations and pursue remedies wherever you do business. Fasken has trusted relationships with lawyers and agents across the world, including on the three continents where we are physically located. Our team is qualified in both common and civil law; many of us are bilingual, and between us we speak many languages.
Chambers Review
Fasken is recommended for its skilled handling of patent and trade mark infringement and prosecution files, often servicing an enviable roster of domestic and international clients. The law firm regularly handles pharmaceutical litigation and copyright disputes across the nation, with noted strength in Montréal. Its IP capabilities are supported by strong regulatory teams focused on the life sciences sectors. The team is well known for its work in the technology and telecommunications sectors, and has a diverse client base which ranges from startups to multinational corporations.
Work Highlights
- Fasken represented Rio Tinto Alcan ina copyright infringement action regarding technical manufacturing drawings before the Federal Court of Canadaagainst GE Renewable Energy Canada.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"The team keeps abreast of clients' business, follows industry developments and provides advice in the context of market development."
"Fasken have a very strong knowledge of IP law and a pragmatic approach to IP protection."
"They consistently demonstrate a remarkable commitment to client service, ensuring that all enquiries and concerns are addressed promptly and efficiently."
"Team members at Fasken complement each other in terms of aptitude and knowledge."
"The firm proposes new approaches, innovative ideas and long-term strategies."
"The team keeps abreast of clients' business, follows industry developments and provides advice in the context of market development."
"Fasken have a very strong knowledge of IP law and a pragmatic approach to IP protection."
"They consistently demonstrate a remarkable commitment to client service, ensuring that all enquiries and concerns are addressed promptly and efficiently."
"Team members at Fasken complement each other in terms of aptitude and knowledge."
"The firm proposes new approaches, innovative ideas and long-term strategies."
Notable Practitioners
Montréal-based Julie Desrosiers is noted for her prominent role in a number of high-profile patent disputes and challenges, with further knowledge of copyright law. She acts for an impressive number of global pharmaceutical companies.
"Julie is always very understanding and looking to find appropriate solutions."
"She is astrong litigator who is able to explain technical issues quickly."
Lawyer and patent agent David Turgeon is the head of Fasken's global IP group, operating from the law firm's offices in Montréal and Québec City. He regularly represents clients in patent infringement, prosecution and invalidity proceedings.
"David is knowledgeable, detail-oriented and strategic."
"He provides legal and patent advice of exemplary quality."
Marek Nitoslawski has considerable experience representing clients in a range of contentious intellectual property proceedings, including complex trade mark and patent disputes. Based in Montréal, he has acted for several household names in the Canadian media and manufacturing sectors.
Michael Shortt is highly active in copyright and patent litigation, assisting clients in the technology, media and manufacturing industries. He is based in Montréal.
"Michael has a great customer approach, always reacts quickly and proposes innovative strategies."
"Michael is very skilled at drafting documents and understands the complexities."
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