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Brion Raffoul and its Partners recognized in IAM Patent 1000: The World’s Leading Patent Professionals 2020 Ranking

June 23, 2020June 23, 2020 by Brion Raffoul

Since 2014, Brion Raffoul has consistently ranked as one of the leading patent prosecution firms, and has ranked its partners, Art Brion and Natalie Raffoul, as leading patent practitioners in Canada. https://www.iam-media.com/directories/patent1000/rankings/canada “IP boutique Brion Raffoul lives and breathes innovation. Never afraid to push the envelope, it can translate any invention into an issued patent …

Why Every Startup Needs an IP Strategy

June 17, 2020June 17, 2020 by Brion Raffoul

By Tina Dekker, Art Brion and Natalie Raffoul If you’re a startup, protecting your intellectual property (IP) can seem daunting and less important in light of other, seemingly more pressing, matters involved in getting your new business off the ground. However, creating an IP strategy is incredibly important as it provides both short and long …

Brion Raffoul LLP Welcomes 3 Law Students!

May 7, 2020May 7, 2020 by Brion Raffoul

Brion Raffoul is delighted to welcome three (3) law students for 2020 summer internships! Joining our team are: Tina Dekker Tina is a law student at the University of Ottawa, graduating in 2022. She holds a Master of Applied Science in Electrical Engineering (specializing in nanotechnology) and a Bachelor of Applied Science Honours Degree in …

In Patent-Speak: When is a Brassiere an N95 Mask?

April 23, 2020April 24, 2020 by Dennis Haszko

In these especially challenging times, one must be able to see through the fog of distracting information. The same holds true for the bureaucratic process of filing for a patent. A case in point is a 3M Company patent (U.S. Patent No 3,064,329) for a molded nonwoven fabric article and related manufacturing process for making …

COVID-19 Crisis: Canadian Government amends Patent Act to produce patented medical supplies

March 30, 2020March 31, 2020 by Brion Raffoul

By Liz Gray and Natalie Raffoul Last week, the Government of Canada passed an omnibus bill in response to the COVID-19 crisis that adds special powers to the Patent Act to ensure medical supplies, medication or vaccines can be produced locally. Under the new Section 19.4(1), upon application of the Minister of Health, the Commissioner …

Brion Raffoul Supports Local Food Bank

February 11, 2020February 11, 2020 by Brion Raffoul

The Brion Raffoul team was proud to make a donation to Partage Vanier through the proceeds of our holiday bake sale and a matched donation by the firm. It was fitting that we gave back to this amazing community on our move day(!) after being there for 8 years. Partage Vanier is the most …

Take Your Career in IP Commercialization to the Next Level by becoming a Certified Licensing Professional (CLP)

February 7, 2020February 6, 2020 by Stacey Dunn

The Toronto Chapter of the Licensing Executives Society (LES) (USA and Canada) is providing a Certified Licensing Professional (CLP) exam preparation course on March 25, 2020 from 8 am to 5:30 pm. Natalie Raffoul will join Michele Riley, Managing Director of Stout Risius Ross LLC and Paul Stewart, Managing Director of PASCO Ventures LLC, in …

Natalie Raffoul Named IAM Global Leader

January 24, 2020January 24, 2020 by Brion Raffoul

Brion Raffoul is pleased to announce that Natalie Raffoul has been selected as an IAM Global Leader. “When it comes to business method and software patents, few are as knowledgeable as Natalie Raffoul. More than just a prosecution pro, she is a savvy strategist who understands how to secure commercial advantages for clients in global …

A new year, a new location!

December 24, 2019December 24, 2019 by Brion Raffoul

The Brion Raffoul team looks forward to welcoming clients at our new offices, located at 329 Churchill Ave, Ottawa, when the practice moves to its newly renovated building in February, 2020. Over the holidays, Brion Raffoul will be closed on December 25 and 26, 2019. The Canadian Intellectual Property Office (CIPO) is also closed these …

Offering for sale could be a public disclosure of your invention: get patent pending before selling!

June 17, 2020December 5, 2019 by Brion Raffoul

By: Dennis Haszko Generating income is typically top of mind for any business. For technology companies, this often means that sales and marketing go hand-in-hand with product development. During product development, confidential clauses in agreements shield companies from public disclosure of the invention. However, the United States has an “on-sale” bar which prevents one from …