3 Best Intellectual Property Lawyers in Ottawa

“Art Brion is a founding partner of Brion Raffoul LLP. He obtained his LL.B. at the University of New Brunswick. He helps clients include multinational corporations, high-tech startup companies and lone inventors. Art Brion specializes in the drafting and prosecution of patent applications worldwide. He also provides expertise in intellectual property mining and licensing strategy, especially for pre-IPO startup companies. He has been ranked as a leading patent practitioner in Canada in the IAMPATENT1000 publication. He is also a frequent speaker and participant at startup-oriented gatherings. Brion Raffoul LLP is a well-known intellectual property law firm located in Ottawa. They provide a full suite of IP services, including managing patents, trademarks, and design registrations in Canada, the United States and worldwide. The lawyers at Brion Raffoul LLP are known for providing practical, business-oriented legal advice that protects your valuable IP. They can provide IP services in English, French, Spanish, and Chinese.”

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“Alain D. Bourassa is the Head of the Intellectual Property Group at Perley-Robertson, Hill & McDougall in Ottawa, ON. Alain is familiar with all aspects of intellectual property law, with extensive proficiency in the international coordination of patent and trademark registration and prosecution. He has over 25 years of experience drafting and prosecuting patents and trademarks worldwide. Alain is also a registered patent and trademark agent with an MMasterin E-Business Law, making him one of Canada’s experts in Internet law issues. He is a member of the Law Society of Upper Canada, the International Technology Law Association, the American Intellectual Property Law Association (AIPLA), the International Trademark Association (INTA), the Association Internationale pour Protection de la propriété industrielle (AIPPI), Intellectual Property Institute of Canada.”

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“Audrey DeMarsico is an Intellectual Property Lawyer at Nelligan Law in Ottawa, ON. She also offers services in trade secret protection, trademark and copyright registrations, acquisitions, licensing, enforcement, and related litigation. She has directed many not-for-profit corporations through compliance with new legislation at the federal and provincial levels. Audrey has developed conflict of interest policies and protocols for boards of directors. The lawyer also provides independent advice to special committees when boards navigate governance challenges such as potential conflicts of interest. Audrey guides clients navigate the intersection of innovation and legal compliance. This includes legal advice on technology transfer agreements and strategic counsel on protecting intellectual property for new inventions. Audrey is a member of the Law Society of Ontario and the Law Society of Nunavut.”

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