Markwell Clarizio LLP

Patent Litigation

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Patent Litigation

We are trial lawyers. We work hard to protect our clients’ legal rights and to achieve the most advantageous outcomes. We have been engaged in many important patent cases across a wide range of industries (e.g., life sciences, energy, manufacturing, telecommunications and technology) and are very proud of our record of success.
We are particularly well-known for our work on behalf of innovative pharmaceutical and biotechnology companies in patent infringement, validity and section 8 damages actions under the Patented Medicines (Notice of Compliance) Regulations.
We are respected by our peers for our knowledge of the law, our preparation, our professionalism, and our zealous advocacy.

Team Members

Jason Markwell

Jason is a leading patent and drug regulatory litigation lawyer in Canada. Jason draws on twenty-five years of experience in global and national law firms to provide clients with practical advice to meet their commercial goals.

Dino Clarizio

Dino is a leading intellectual property litigation lawyer in Canada. Dino has practised exclusively in the field of intellectual property law for more than thirty years. He has represented clients in high stakes cases and is the co-author of several leading IP textbooks.

Rebecca Crane

Rebecca is a drug regulatory and patent litigation lawyer who applies her legal and scientific expertise to strategically advise and support clients. Rebecca was called to the bar in 2006 and has spent her entire career working in national and global law firms working on pharmaceutical and biotechnology cases.

David Park

David received his JD from Osgoode Hall Law School in 2022 and was called to the bar in 2023. He also obtained his Bachelor of Science degree from McMaster University in 2018 as a biochemistry major. During law school, David was actively engaged with the IP faculty.

Elizabeth Ford

Elizabeth is a seasoned litigation law clerk with over 17 years of experience who recently assumed the dual role of Office Manager and Senior Law Clerk at Markwell Clarizio LLP. Throughout her career, Elizabeth has cultivated extensive knowledge in all aspects of litigation work.