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Three members from Lavery’s Intellectual Property Group were recognized in the 2026 edition of the IAM Patent 1000 rankings
Three members from Lavery’s Intellectual Property group have been recognized in the 2026 edition of the IAM Patent 1000 ranking, as leading practitioners in the patents field. The firm’s Intellectual Property group supports organizations in developing strategies to maximize the value of their intellectual property assets, in line with their business priorities and objectives. Its professionals advise clients in Canada and internationally on all matters relating to the protection, management, and commercialization of intellectual property rights, including enforcement and defence. Béatrice T Ngatcha is a lawyer and patent agent with Lavery’s Intellectual Property group. She is registered as a patent agent in Canada and the United States and is also a lawyer called to the Ontario Bar and a member of the Barreau du Québec (c.j.c.). Béatrice holds a PhD in Chemistry from Université Laval and completed a postdoctoral fellowship at the National Research Council in Ottawa. In addition to a significant practice in patent drafting and prosecution for Canadian and international clients, Béatrice’s expertise is sought in intellectual property litigation, trade secrets, transactional due diligence, the development of patent-related business strategies, patent portfolio value creation, licensing, and arbitration. Serge Shahinian is a partner and patent agent with Lavery’s Intellectual Property group. Registered as a patent agent in Canada and the United States, he has practised in intellectual property since 2000, drawing on doctoral and postdoctoral training in biochemistry, biology, and genetics. He advises clients in biotechnology, pharmaceuticals, and chemistry on patent strategy and patent procurement in Canada and internationally, as well as on patentability, validity, and infringement matters, and he participates in transactional due diligence. He has been recognized by IAM Patent 1000 since 2019. Gaspard Petit is a lawyer and technical advisor with Lavery’s Intellectual Property group. His practice focuses on copyright and patents, with a particular interest in emerging high-technology fields, including artificial intelligence and automation. He advises on patentability, infringement, and trade secret protection, as well as related areas such as personal data, personality rights, and cybersecurity. Before entering legal practice, he worked as a software engineer and has more than 15 years of experience in programming and in the development and management of technology products and services, including in 3D animation, broadcasting, video games, and cloud computing. About IAMIAM is a leading media platform specializing in intellectual property. Each year, it publishes the IAM Patent 1000, a reference tool for anyone seeking patent law experts. The guide is based on an extensive qualitative research process designed to identify, in key jurisdictions, the firms and lawyers that stand out for excellence in the provision of patent legal services. About LaveryLavery is Quebec’s leading independent law firm. It has more than 200 professionals based in Montréal, Québec City, Sherbrooke, and Trois-Rivières, who work every day to provide the full range of legal services to organizations doing business in Quebec. Recognized by the most prestigious legal directories, Lavery’s professionals are at the heart of developments in the business community and are actively involved in their communities. The firm’s expertise is frequently sought by many national and international partners to support them on matters involving Quebec jurisdiction.
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Lavery celebrates the fifth anniversary of its Intellectual Property group
We are pleased to mark the fifth anniversary of Lavery’s Intellectual Property group. Providing a broad array of services, the team has contributed to the firm’s leading position in this field of expertise. Made up of lawyers as well as patent/trademark agents, the Intellectual Property team has boosted the firm’s success and growth by leveraging its cutting-edge expertise and working closely with clients from various sectors, including the auto, aerospace, artificial intelligence, energy, entertainment, video games, life sciences, manufacturing, retail, mechanical engineering, technology and transportation industries. Major shift in Lavery’s relationship with companies in the knowledge, innovation and technology sectors Lavery has gained distinction for being one of the firms filing the largest number of applications with the Canadian Intellectual Property Office. Based on recent statistics, Lavery ranks second among Quebec firms in terms of the number of trademark and patent applications submitted over the past year. “Above all, we are celebrating five years of excellence and commitment via an enriching legal partnership that has evolved alongside the knowledge industries with a view to protecting our clients and promoting their bold approach.” – Isabelle Jomphe, Partner, Trademark Agent and Co-Leader of Lavery’s Intellectual Property group. Over the past five years, the Intellectual Property team members have played a key role in many major cases, providing strategic advice and safeguarding the assets of national and international clients alike. Their proactive approach and technical expertise have set the firm apart as a legal partner of choice for companies seeking to successfully navigate the complicated intellectual property landscape. “Over the past five years, our Intellectual Property team has become an essential part of Lavery, laying out an international vision and forming a local anchor point for our expertise.” – Serge Shahinian, Partner, Patent Agent and Co-Leader of Lavery’s Intellectual Property Group.
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Serge Shahinian is recognized as a leading patent practitioner in the 2021 IAM Patent 1000: The World’s Leading Patent Professionals
Serge Shahinian, partner and patent agent in the firm’s Intellectual Property Group, has been recognized as a leading patent practitioner in the 2021 edition of the directory IAM Patent 1000: The World’s Leading Patent Professionals. This distinction was determined, among other things, through exhaustive peer-reviewed surveys. The professionals are ranked in the directory based on a recognition of market share, exceptional skills, and in-depth knowledge of patent matters.
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Serge Shahinian is recognized as a leading patent practitioner by IAM Patent 1000: The World’s Leading Patent Professionals
Serge Shahinian, partner and patent agent in the firm’s Intellectual Property Group, has been recognized as a leading patent practitioner in the 2020 edition of the directory IAM Patent 1000: The World’s Leading Patent Professionals. This distinction was determined, among other things, through exhaustive peer-reviewed surveys. The professionals are ranked in the directory based on a recognition of market share, exceptional skills, and in-depth knowledge of patent matters.
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Alain M. Leclerc and Serge Shahinian are recognized as leading patent agents by IAM Patent 1000: The World’s Leading Patent Professionals
Alain M. Leclerc and Serge Shahinian, partners in the firm’s Intellectual Property Group, have been recognized as leading patent agents in the eighth edition of the directory IAM Patent 1000: The World’s Leading Patent Professionals. This distinction was determined, among other things, through exhaustive peer-reviewed surveys. The professionals are ranked in the directory based on a recognition of market share, exceptional skills, and in-depth knowledge of patent matters.