Marian Wolanski

Her practice focuses on patent disputes, with an emphasis on pharmaceutical and biotechnology patent litigation under the Patented Medicines (Notice of Compliance) Regulations. Marian’s practice also includes providing freedom to operate and patent validity opinions as well as assisting clients with patent strategy.

Marian has appeared as counsel before the Federal Court, Federal Court of Appeal, and Supreme Court of Canada.

Marian is consistently recognized as a leading patent lawyer by in legal directories such as Chambers, Best Lawyers, Benchmark Litigation, LMG Life Sciences, Managing IP - IP Stars, Who’s Who Legal/Lexology, and IAM Patent 1000.

While attending law school at the University of Windsor, Marian completed a clerkship at the Provincial Court and was the managing editor of the Windsor Review of Legal and Social Issues.

Marian also has a technical background in the life sciences area and has co-authored several publications in scientific journals. Marian earned a B.Sc.H. (Genetics) from Western University. She also earned a M.Sc. degree and worked as a research associate in the area of molecular biology at the University of Windsor.