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Lavery, de Billy

Intellectual Property

Global Guide 2026 : Canada

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Lavery, de Billy

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We have an intellectual property team made up of lawyers, trademark agents and patent agents. Some team members have advanced degrees in electrical, mechanical, electronic, physical and chemical engineering, and in organic and bio-organic chemistry.

We are proud to say that some of the largest Quebec and international firms entrust us with protecting and defending their IP, both in Canada and abroad.

We offer a complete range of services in connection with the valuation of IP, including:

  • Advising on internal policies related to IP
  • Advising on the implementation of protection strategies and the management of IP
  • Analyzing ideas, know-how and technology to determine the best type of protection
  • Developing protection strategies comprising one or more types of IP
  • Due diligence reviews, review of ownership titles, preparation and review of chains of title as well as the assessment of the strength of IP portfolios
  • Managing IP portfolios
  • Negotiating and drafting IP contracts, including licences, acquisitions and sales

Furthermore, in the event of IP litigation or arbitration, our professionals can appear in court in the following cases:

  • Disputes over licensing, agreements, the protection of trade secrets, domain names as well as non-competition and non-solicitation clauses
  • IP validity and infringement
  • Impeachment and cancellation of IP rights
  • Emergency relief
  • Trademark oppositions
  • Judicial review of decisions by the Canadian Intellectual Property Office

Chambers Review

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Intellectual Property - Canada

Band 4

What the Team is Known For
Québec law firm Lavery, de Billy assists clients across the full gamut of intellectual property law, with a significant dedication to clients in the technology and life sciences sectors. The law firm possesses a robust bench of practitioners, featuring experience in portfolio management and expansion, as well as transactional mandates and litigation.
Notable practitioners

Montréal-based partners Isabelle Jomphe and Serge Shahinian are key contacts.

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Work Highlights

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  • Lavery, de Billy acted for Atlantis Strength in prosecution for a trade mark application, oppositions and infringement proceedings in South Korea.

Strengths

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  • Lavery, de Billy provides personalised and innovative solutions and strategies that are fully tailored to the unique needs of their clients' businesses.

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  • The team at Lavery, de Billy provides solution-oriented advice to complex situations.

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  • Lavery, de Billy has skilled practitioners with deep knowledge of Canadian trade mark law and practice. The practitioners and their support staff provide prompt responses and quality legal advice.

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  • Lavery, de Billy’s patent department is exceptional in every aspect. The team excels in handling complex and sophisticated matters.

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  • The team at Lavery, de Billy is able to address detailed and complex legal issues with proficiency.

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