Jason Markwell is an accomplished intellectual property litigator.
Jason represents multinational and domestic corporations in patent infringement and validity actions, judicial review applications, and in contentious regulatory matters. He has particular expertise in cases involving the pharmaceutical and biotechnology industries, as well as matters relating to technology, financial services, and energy. He also has experience in trademark, copyright and trade secret litigation.
Jason has been recognized as a leading advocate by Chambers and Partners, Lexpert, IAM Patent 1000, Best Lawyers Canada, Who’s Who Legal, and Benchmark Legal. Jason is active in various intellectual property organizations, including the Intellectual Property Institute of Canada and AIPPI. He is a member of the Advocates’ Society and a Fellow of the Litigation Counsel of America.
Jason has appeared before the Supreme Court of Canada, the Federal Court of Appeal, the Federal Court, the Ontario Superior Court, and a number of administrative tribunals. Prior to joining Belmore Neidrauer in 2016, Jason was the Canadian leader of life sciences and healthcare at a global law firm.