Intellectual Property
Litigation
Business Law
Regulatory Law

Barrette Legal prides itself on a multidisciplinary approach of IP. The firm benefits of resourceful and eager professionals that bring a large experience to the table on all questions concerning trademarks, patents, industrial design, copyright or unfair competition.

Our approach is centered around the preparation of a global defense strategy designed to protect your intellectual property (IP) and industrial property. Said protection comprises a close management of your portfolio of trademarks, patents, industrial designs and copyrights. We also monitor all the potential dangers to your rights and advise you on the best course of action.

Our team will guide you in the development of your portfolio or your company by conducting availability, freedom-to-use, and freedom of exploitation searches for the trademarks or business names you use or plan to use.

In a constantly evolving field, our bold team, driven by a strong business sense, will know how to advise you by providing you with tailored solutions no matter the circumstances, including non-disclosure agreements, contracts of employment, distribution contracts and licensing agreements.

Barrette Legal will endeavor to assist your company in its start-up phase and beyond by preparing shareholder agreements, corporate policies, statutes and bylaws, public announcements, or any other document required for the start, operating and expansion of the business.

We can also help you deal with other companies in a variety of situations, such as the sale of your business or the purchase of other companies. Our team is qualified to review and draft all sales, representation, distribution and any other business-to-business contracts.

By being leaders in the field and strong with a reputable experience in civil, IP, commercial and fiscal litigation, our professionals showcase their talents and determination to surpass your expectations. Our lawyers will take care of your litigation in front of the Supreme Court of Canada, the Federal Courts, the Quebec Superior Court, the Court of Quebec, the Quebec appeals Court, the Canadian Intellectual Property Office, including the Trademarks Opposition Board (TMOB) and multiple administrative tribunals such as the Régie des marchés agricoles or the Régie des alcools, des courses et des jeux.

Barrette Legal has acquired a deep understanding of Canadian regulatory law pertaining to the Charter of the French language, the Act respecting the Régie des alcools, des courses et des jeux, the Foods and Drugs Act or the Act respecting the marketing of agricultural, food and fish products.

Our team is always available to support our clients in their dealings with the various governmental agencies and administrative bodies. We can help with regulatory permit applications or any other regulatory compliance effort. Our skills range from representing you before various state regulatory bodies, to analyzing your business and its operations to ensure full compliance with the Canadian regulatory regime.

As the regulatory environment is constantly evolving, we maintain a constant watch to keep our clients informed of all recent developments and their potential impact on the companies we represent.