About

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

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Intellectual Property: Litigation - Nationwide - Canada

2
Band 2

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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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.

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.

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.

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.

Ranked Lawyers at
Fasken

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Nationwide - Canada

Intellectual Property: Litigation

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