Fasken hires Belmore Neidrauer partner

Jason Markwell, a former partner at Belmore Neidrauer, has joined Fasken’s IP group in its Toronto office.

Markwell has practised litigation in Toronto for more than 20 years, appearing as counsel before the Supreme Court of Canada, the Federal Court of Appeal, the Federal Court, and the Ontario Superior Court of Justice.

Martin Denyes, managing partner for the Ontario region, said: “We are very pleased to welcome Jason to the firm. His experience, legal knowledge and expertise in the area of IP litigation will be a major asset for our clients.

Markwell represents pharmaceutical and biotechnology companies in Patented Medicines (Notice of Compliance) proceedings, patent infringement, and patent validity and damages actions.

He also has experience in patent cases involving the financial services, telecoms, and oil and gas industries, as well as trademark infringement actions.

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