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Intellectual Property - Nationwide - Canada

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Band 3

What the Team is Known For

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 continued to manage 90% of L’Oréal’s Canadian trade marks portfolio, offering strategic advice on marketing campaigns, new product launches, trade mark prosecution and litigation.

Strengths

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Fasken stands out for its deep expertise, strategic approach and business-oriented solutions.

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Fasken has handled cases of varying complexity and always delivers on providing reliable services. It is a well-rounded firm with respect to intellectual property.

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Fasken is pragmatic and focused on commercial solutions.

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The team at Fasken is bright and very responsive.

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Notable Practitioners

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Julie Desrosiers
2
Julie Desrosiers
2
Band 2
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 Desrosiers always has the client's interest at heart.

She blows me away every time I've seen her in action.

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David Turgeon
4
David Turgeon
4
Band 4
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 Turgeon is very strong on the litigation front.

David is a solid intellectual property litigator with excellent knowledge of client needs.

David knows the law and is able to be very responsive and to act quickly.

David Turgeon delivers exceptional service driven by a deep understanding of client needs.

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Marek Nitoslawski
5
Marek Nitoslawski
5
Band 5

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.

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Michael Shortt
U
Michael Shortt
U
Up and Coming

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 Shortt is an expert in IP law and is able to understand business implications.

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Julie Desrosiers
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Julie Desrosiers
2
Band 2
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David Turgeon
4
David Turgeon
4
Band 4
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Marek Nitoslawski
5
Marek Nitoslawski
5
Band 5
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Michael Shortt
U
Michael Shortt
U
Up and Coming
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