With the bulk of its IP activity originating from Montreal, Fasken Martineau excels in patent and trade mark matters. Much of the firm's growing reputation arises from the work of senior litigators Marie Lafleur and Julie Desrosiers, part of the team representing Lundbeck Canada. Versed in all facets of IP litigation, Marek Nitoslawski earned high praise from clients. One such client remarked: "He was exceptional in his knowledge, preparation, client communication, relationship with the court and client management; he cared deeply about this case."
Fasken Martineau appeared before the Federal Court of Appeal in September, defending Lundbeck against patent invalidity claims on a drug used to treat depression and Alzheimer's disease. The case had international implications, and the firm served as the company's Canadian counsel.
In other patent litigation matters, the firm's victory for Tyco Safety Products was affirmed by the Federal Court of Appeal in July. The influential ruling involved obligations of disclosure and good faith required of patentees. The case further set guidelines for filing disclaimers against issued patents.