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Lenczner Slaght Congratulates New IP Partner Martin Brandsma

Canada’s leading litigation firm is proud to welcome an exceptional and strong advocate to its partnership.

January 20, 2025

We are proud to welcome Martin Brandsma to the partnership.

Martin’s practice focuses on all aspects of intellectual property litigation and IP strategy including matters relating to patents, copyright, trademarks, trade secrets and industrial designs. He has extensive experience representing a broad range of clients including those in biotechnology, life sciences, consumer goods, technology, 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. Martin’s background in molecular biology and genetics gives him an edge in navigating complex subject matter and providing creative and practical solutions to complex legal problems.

Martin will continue to contribute significantly to our firm’s success. Congratulations, Martin!

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Widely recognized as Canada's leading litigation practice, Lenczner Slaght has successfully represented clients' interests in some of the country's most complex and high-profile cases. Our lawyers are distinguished by their depth of courtroom experience, appearing at all levels of the courts, before tribunals, and in mediation and arbitration proceedings. We're also known for our wealth of talent: Lenczner Slaght partners, ranked among the best of their peers nationally, recruit and mentor gifted litigators who uphold the highest professional standards. From commercial disputes and class actions to professional regulation and cross-border matters, we bring expert strategy to all areas of litigation.

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