Toronto (Canada) –The 2026 edition ofManaging Intellectual Property's IP STARShas recognized the following Fasken lawyers for their expertise and leadership in patents, trademarks and copyrights.
- Alexander Abecassis- Patent star
- Marie Lafleur- Patent star
- David Turgeon- Patent star
- Julie Desrosiers- Patent starand Top 250 Women in IP 2026
- Christian Leblanc- Patent star and Trademark star
- Marek Nitoslawski- Patent starand Trademark star
- Jean-Philippe Mikus- Trademark star
- Jay Kerr-Wilson- Copyright star
- Joanie Lapalme- Notable practitioner
- Johann Gest- Notable practitioner
Nathan Haldane,Michael Shortt,Eliane EllbogenandDenis Douvillewere also named 2026Rising Stars in CanadabyIP STARS.
The Firm'sIntellectual Propertygroup works with clients ranging from start-ups to multinational corporations, in all technical fields. The team's expertise includes IP litigation, IP portfolio management, advising on product development, securing IP registrations, licensing and sale of IP assets, and advice on branding of domain names.
IP STARS are senior practitioners who have been recommended or identified as leaders in their firm and/or jurisdiction.Managing Intellectual Propertyhas been researching and ranking firms in IP since 1996. The publication now covers over 80 jurisdictions, making its legal directory, IP STARS, one of the most authoritative and comprehensive in the industry.