Overview

Martin Brandsma is a partner at Lenczner Slaght in Toronto whose practice focuses on intellectual property litigation and IP strategy. He acts in disputes involving patents, copyright, trademarks, trade secrets and industrial designs. Martin represents clients across biotechnology, life sciences, consumer goods, technology, telecommunications, sound recording and collective rights management. He also regularly handles pharmaceutical patent proceedings under Canada's Patented Medicines (Notice of Compliance) Regulations before the Federal Court and Federal Court of Appeal. His scientific training supports his work on technically complex cases: before law school, he completed a master's degree in molecular biology and genetics, with research involving the design, production and optimization of recombinant therapeutic biologics. Martin is active in the Canadian intellectual property community, participates in IP-related committees and speaks on the protection and enforcement of intellectual property in Canada. He was admitted to the Ontario bar in 2013.

Practice Areas

• Intellectual Property Litigation
• Patent Litigation
• Copyright
• Trademarks
• Trade Secrets
• Industrial Designs

Bar Information

Called to the bar: 2013 (ON)