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- University of Ottawa (2012) JD
- Western University (2009) MSc (Molecular Biology/Genetics)
- Western University (2007) HBSc (Genetics Specialization)
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Martin Brandsma
is counsel at Lenczner Slaght.
Martin’s practice focuses on all aspects of intellectual property litigation including patents, copyright, trademarks, trade secrets and industrial designs. He has extensive experience representing abroad range of clients including those in biotechnology, life sciences, consumer goods, telecommunications, sound recording and collective rights management. He also regularly acts in pharmaceutical patent cases under Canada’s Patented Medicines (Notice of Compliance) Regulations, representing some of the world’s leading pharmaceutical and biotechnology companies, in both the Federal Court of Canada and the Federal Court of Appeal.
Prior to joining Lenczner Slaght, Martin practiced in the intellectual property litigation groups of leading Canadian law firms.
Prior to attending law school, Martin obtained a M.Sc. in Molecular Biology/Genetics from Western University. His research focused on the design, production and optimization of novel recombinant therapeutic biologics.
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UPL NA Inc v Agracity Crop & Nutrition Ltd
Counsel to UPL NA Inc. in a patent infringement action in the Federal Court of Canada in respect of Canadian Patent No. 2,346,021.
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Deeproot Green Infrastructure, LLC v Greenblue Urban North America Inc
Counsel to Greenblue Urban North America Inc. in a proceeding for contempt following a patent infringement action in the Federal Court of Canada.
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Bristol-Myers Squibb Canada Co v Teva Canada Limited
Counsel for Bristol-Myers Squibb Canada Co in a NOC action in the Federal Court of Canada in respect of Canadian Patent Nos. 2,250,840 and 2,317,736.
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Counsel to Gentec in a summary trial for trademark infringement and passing off in the Federal Court of Canada.
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Evertz Technologies Limited v Lawo AG
Counsel to Lawo AG in an action for breach of confidence relating to confidential information and trade secrets in the Ontario Superior Court of Justice.
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Re: Sound v Canadian Association of Broadcasters
Counsel to Re: Sound on a judicial review from a decision of the Copyright Board of Canada relating to royalties for the use of published sound recordings.
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Intellectual Property Institute of Canada - Copyright Committee
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Ontario Bar Association
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The Advocates’ Society
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Lenczner Slaght Welcomes Martin Brandsma
Canada’s leading litigation firm is pleased to announce that Martin Brandsma has joined its Intellectual Property Group as Counsel.
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Best Lawyers in Canada (2022-2023)
Ones to Watch – Intellectual Property