Newsletter

SPRING/SUMMER 2021

ROBIC CELEBRATES 10 YEARS IN QUÉBEC CITY

For 10 years now, the success of our Québec City office is undeniable! Our team of local professionals has allowed us to better serve the creative and emerging tech clients based in and around the Provincial Capital and eastern Québec.

We would like to thank our clients for the continued trust and loyalty they have shown by allowing us to assist them in protecting, enforcing and commercializing their innovation!

FRANÇOIS PAINCHAUD RECEIVES THE LESI PETER K. HESS ACHIEVEMENT AWARD

François Painchaud was awarded the prestigious Peter K. Hess Achievement Award by the Licensing Executives Society International (LESI) for his outstanding contribution to the development of this organization over the years.

François was President of LESI in 2018-2019 after having served as its Secretary General and member of its Board of Directors since 2011. In addition, he served as President of LES US & Canada and was also a member of its Board of Directors from 2001 to 2010. To learn more about LESI: www.lesi.org

ROBIC WORKSHOPS

ROBIC is committed to offering its clients, partners and colleagues the opportunity to participate in its continuing legal education programs focused on intellectual property.

We are proud of the resounding success of our latest workshops that attracted more than 1000 participants for the Spring 2021 edition!

Our workshops are available online (in French only):

STAY TUNED, NEW WORKSHOPS WILL BE OFFERED IN THE FALL!

WAVE OF HIRING AT ROBIC

Record growth for the firm with over 40 new hires in the last 6 months!

The increased demand for our services has caused our team to grow, allowing us to welcome an impressive number of new talents. For the first time in its history, the ROBIC team is now more than 200 strong.

We look forward to the continued growth of our team as well as the success of our clients!

MEET OUR NEW 2021 RECRUITS!

We are pleased to have amongst us the following highly qualified professionals to assist our clients with the protection, enforcement and commercialization of their innovation.

Patents:

Emerging Technologies:

Business Law:

ROBIC IS PROUD TO OFFER A NEW SERVICE FOR THE PROTECTION OF PERSONAL INFORMATION

Being aware that issues related to the protection of personal information and respect for privacy are often complex and require specific expertise that evolves rapidly, not only from a legal point of view, but also from a technological point of view, ROBIC wanted to create an offer that would meet the needs of its clientele, that is to say, an offer of integrated, cutting-edge services adapted to the reality of its clients.

For more information, consult our online offer or contact Vanessa Deschênes.

A TRIBUTE TO HUGUES RICHARD

By Véronique St-Germain

Undisputed ambassador of intellectual property in Canada, accomplished jurist, distinguished trademark agent, sought-after speaker, internationally renowned professional, seasoned litigator, visionary, leading light, pioneer, but, above all, a man with heart and an inspiring and captivating career, here is a brief overview of Hugues Richard, an exceptional man.

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OUR PROFESSIONALS ARE ONCE AGAIN RECOGNIZED FOR THEIR EXPERTISE

ROBIC continues to be recognized by its peers and legal publications.

We are pleased that our professionals are once again ranked amongst the best in their field:

WTR 1000

MARTINDALE-HUBBELL

CHAMBERS

CANADIAN LEGAL LEXPERT DIRECTORYLEXPERT SPECIAL EDITION

NOMINATION DE DEUX NOUVEAUX ASSOCIÉS


Congratulations to Vanessa Deschênes and Julien Fleurance fo their appointment as Partners.

This year, ROBIC has once again rewarded the talent of two professionals highly recognized in their practice areas.

Learn more about Vanessa Deschênes and Julien Fleurance.

NOTICE OF APPOINTMENT – NEW PATENT AGENT


Congratulations to Frédéric Venne for passing his patent agent exams!

Therefore, Frédéric has become a new member in our Team of experienced and highly specialized patent agents.

Visit our website to learn more about Frédéric Venne.

ROBIC PUBLISHES IN THE INTERNATIONAL COMPARATIVE LEGAL GUIDES 2021 ~ 2ND EDITION

By Jean-François Journault

ROBIC is pleased to be published in the Canadian chapter of the renowned ICLG Digital Business 2021 directory as an exclusive partner.

To read the article, click here.

2020 IN REVIEW: PATENT LITIGATION CASES IN THE OIL AND GAS INDUSTRY

By Jeremy Lawson

The year 2020 will be remembered as a time that caused serious repercussions in many industries both nationally and globally. However, based on statistics reviewed up to the end of November this year[3], it appears that overall patent litigation has remained relatively constant in the Federal Court of Canada over the past 5 years including 2020.

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THE REGULATORY FRAMEWORK FOR “COOKIES” AND ITS IMPACT ON CANADIAN BUSINESSES

By Vanessa Deschênes and Élisabeth Lesage-Bigras

You may have recently noticed that while browsing the web, new windows appear asking you for your preferences regarding “cookies”. This new way of doing things is partly due to the fact that several legislative and regulatory changes have taken place in Europe in the last year.

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THANK YOU FOR YOUR TRUST THIS YEAR

We are grateful for the trust you have placed in us in these uncertain and challenging times!

We sincerely thank you for giving us the privilege of helping you achieve your business objectives.

Rest assured that we will remain by your side in 2021 and that we will continue to provide you with the highest quality services.

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Events :

  • Flamboyant cocktail signed ROBIC & Cannabis Foward
  • An evening with Persian Women in Tech

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