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Bruno Barrette

Bruno Barrette

Canada 2027

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Ranked in 1 practice area

Intellectual Property

Nationwide - Canada

2 years ranked

About

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Canada

Practice Areas

Bruno Barrette is the Founder of Barrette Legal Inc. where he practices as a lawyer. With over 32 years of experience, having managed intellectual property departments, notably at Stikeman Elliott, he founded his own firm 14 years ago. His practice is focused on all aspects of intellectual property (I.P.), including licensing & transfer of technologies & food/pharmaceutical products and apparatus, enforcement and prosecution of trademarks, patents, copyright, I.P, unfair competition & commercial litigation (Federal, Provincial & TMOB). He is regularly pleading in front of the provincial and federal courts and the courts of appeal. He also practices in I.P. related business law, such as entertainment law, contracts, distribution & joint venture agreements.

Mr. Barrette lectured at the Intellectual Property intensive courses supplied by the IPIC and McGill University. From November 1999 through December 2000, Mr. Barrette served as Vice-President of Legal Affairs, General Counsel and Secretary of Procyon Biopharma Inc. (TSX: PBP), a company specializing in cancer research.

Career

Quebec Bar, 1995.

Professional Memberships

Mr. Barrette is a Fellow of the Intellectual Property Institute of Canada (IPIC). He is also member of the APRAM, the PTMG, Marques. He is a member of and has been appointed to the Amicus Curiae Subcommittee of the International Trademark Association (INTA). Mr. Barrette has served as Secretary of the Board of Directors of the Council of Food Processing and Consumer Products of the Province of Quebec (CTAQ) since March 2000, and appointed to the Board of Directors in March 2004. He was appointed Ambassadeur of the Association des Praticiens Européens des Brevets (A.P.E.B.).

Publications

Licensing intellectual property in Canada in International licensing - BNA | What's cooking good looking? Unfair competition in the restaurant & bar market - Les cahiers de propriété intellectuelle | Décisions en matière de marques de commerce – 2020 en cinq temps - Les cahiers de propriété intellectuelle

Languages Spoken

English, French.

Chambers Review

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Chambers Canada Guide

Intellectual Property - Nationwide - Canada

Band 4
Band 4

Individual Editorial

President and CEO of the firm, Bruno advises on all aspects of IP, including litigation and portfolio management.

Strengths

Provided by Chambers

  • Bruno is a delight to work with. He is extremely knowledgeable of the IP landscape.

    Intellectual PropertyChambers Canada Guide
  • Bruno has a good understanding of client's needs, profound knowledge of the IP landscape and provides excellent advice on IP related matters and strategy.

    Intellectual PropertyChambers Canada Guide
  • Bruno brings extensive experience. His strong judgement and deep understanding of complex disputes is instrumental.

    Intellectual PropertyChambers Canada Guide
  • Bruno is an excellent, knowledgeable lawyer.

    Intellectual PropertyChambers Canada Guide
  • I know he will go the extra mile and make sure whatever experience I have is absolutely seamless.

    Intellectual PropertyChambers Canada Guide

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Nationwide - Canada

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