Starting May 1st, three new law students will be joining BRION RAFFOUL LLP’s 2023 summer internship program. Joining our team from Thompson Rivers University are: Sara Andrusky (B.Sc. – Software Engineering; B.A.); Russell Walton (B.Sc. – Computer Science), and from McGill University, Ian Anderson (B.Sc. – Geodesy and …
BRION RAFFOUL LLP is delighted to congratulate Stephanie Williams for passing the 2022 Canadian Trademark Agent Qualifying Examinations to become a Registered Canadian Trademark Agent. Stephanie is also a lawyer in Ontario and actively supports our legal practice in IP licensing and enforcement. BRION RAFFOUL LLP is a premier …
By: Christopher Chiavatti (IP Lawyer) & Greg Parth (Summer Student) Quebec’s recently passed Bill 96 strengthens requirements for the use of French, including for businesses operating in Quebec. In this article, we highlight three areas to which businesses will want to pay particular attention: Contracts; Trademarks; and Penalties …
Did you know that Baseball; American Football; Basketball and Hockey originated in Canada? Not only is Canada known to be friendly and beautiful, but we also created some of America’s favourite sports. Here are a few examples of how Canadians have impacted the sports world. Basketball In 1891, …
By: Liz Gray (IP Lawyer) with research assistance by Greg Parth (Summer Student) In a previous post, we reported on the Canadian Federal Court’s decision that the ‘problem-solution’ approach used by the Canadian Intellectual Property Office (“CIPO”) to identify patentable subject matter was incorrect in law (Choueifaty). In …
By: Liz Gray (IP Lawyer) with research assistance by Greg Parth (Summer Student) Close to two years ago, the Canadian Federal Court ruled in Choueifaty that the “problem-solution approach”, then applied by the Canadian Patent Office (CIPO) to determine whether claims recite patentable subject matter, was incorrect in …
BRION RAFFOUL LLP is delighted to welcome two (2) new law students for 2022 summer internships, starting on May 2, 2022. Joining our team are Gabriella Fortugno & Greg Parth. Welcome to the firm!
In these difficult times, it’s crucial to give back where we can. Brion Raffoul LLP is proud to support the future generation by contributing to the Boys and Girls Club of Ottawa (BGCO) and their work helping at-risk children and youth across our community. Brion Raffoul is committed …
Halloween fun at the office today! From all of us at Brion Raffoul LLP, we witch you a Happy Halloween!
Brion Raffoul is delighted to announce that our current articling student, Chris Chiavatti, was called to the Ontario Bar on Friday August 27. Chris is a member of our patent practice, specializing in prosecution of biotechnology, biomedical, and chemical applications. Congratulations Chris!
