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Jean-Philippe Mikus Intellectual Property Lawyer in Montréal

Jean-Philippe Mikus

Partner | Trademark Agent Fasken
A well-thought-out intellectual property strategy fits in perfectly with the business objectives of any company.
Jurisdiction Québec, 1995
Language(s) French, English
Office(s) Montréal
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Overview

Jean-Philippe practises technology and intellectual property law.  He combines in-depth knowledge and strategic thinking to help companies in the software, entertainment, consumer products, natural resources, social networks, online services, e-commerce and manufacturing industries. He expertly acts for numerous companies as a trademark agent and advises them on their global trademark strategy.

Jean-Philippe appears before the courts and specialized boards. He has extensive experience in oppositions, cancellations and appeals in trademark matters. He has authored many reference works on intellectual property and technologies, and knows how to effectively develop winning tactics.

He is a skilled negotiator and advises clients in many specialized matters - often with an international component, including software development and other technology agreements, research contracts, trademark and patent purchase and licensing agreements, technology distribution and partnership agreements, shared marketing agreements and cloud computing service agreements (SaaS).

Jean-Philippe regularly analyzes steps taken by companies to protect intellectual property and technology, and guides their efforts to maximize the impact of their investments and the value of their business.

Achievements

Client Work

  • Smiths Group PLC acquires Wattco, [Deal - Smiths Group PLC], Acquisition of Wattco by Smiths Group PLC.
  • Marcotte Systems acquired by Command Alkon, [Deal - Marcotte Systems Ltd.], Acquisition of Marcotte Systems by Command Alkon.
  • ABB completes acquisition of smart water technology company Real Tech, [Deal - ABB], ABB expands its strong presence in the water segment and complements its portfolio with optical sensor technology critical for the age of smart water.
  • AGA Benefit Solutions acquired Cangaroo, [Deal - AGA Financial Group Inc.], Acquisition of Cangaroo by AGA Benefit Solutions.
  • Fielmann Group acquires Eyevious Style Incorporated, [Deal - Fielmann Ventures GmbH], Fielmann Group acquires Eyevious Style Incorporated.
  • MY01 raises US$ 12.5 million Series A funding round to accelerate its growth, [Deal - Investissement Québec, Desjardins et Fondaction], Series A funding round for MY01.
  • Clearspring Capital Partners and OneLink Capital invest in Groupe Tecnic and École de conduite Tecnic Rive-Nord alongside one of the founding families, [Deal - 9356-8236 Quebec Inc], Groupe Tecnic is the largest network of driving schools in North America, serving more than 70,000 new students each year.
  • LMPG Inc. acquires Lumca Inc, [Deal - LMPG Inc], LMPG Inc. acquires Lumca Inc. to continue its growth and deepen its offer in the site and area lighting market.
  • Helios Technologies acquires Taimi, [Deal - Helios Technologies Inc], Acquisition of Taimi by Helios Technologies.

Career & Education

Education

  • LLM University of Cambridge
  • LLB Université de Montréal

Memberships & Affiliations

  • Member, Quebec Bar
  • Member, Montreal Bar Association
  • Member, Canadian Bar Association
  • Member, Intellectual Property Institute of Canada (IPIC)
  • Member, International Trademark Association (INTA)
  • Member, Association des praticiens du droit des marques et des modèles (APRAM)
  • Registered Trademark Agent
  • President, ALAI Canada (2003-2006)
  • Member of the Board of Directors, ALAI Canada (1999-2011)
  • Member of the Annual Conference Organizing Committee, ALAI Canada (1999-2006)
  • Member, Executive Committee of Association littéraire et artistique internationale (2002-2008)
  • Coordinator of the Regroupement des praticiens de marques de commerce (RPM) (from 2006 to 2012)
  • Assistant director of the 2007 edition of the course entitled "The Business of Copyright" offered jointly by the Intellectual Property Institute of Canada (IPIC) and McGill University
  • Member IPIC/McGill Courses Liaison Committee, Intellectual Property Institute of Canada (IPIC) (2007-2012)
  • Director of the 2008 edition of the course entitled "The Business of Copyright" offered jointly by the Intellectual Property Institute of Canada (IPIC) and McGill University
  • Assistant-Director of the Summer 2009 and Summer 2010 Intellectual Property Law Program offered jointly by the Intellectual Property Institute of Canada (IPIC) and McGill University
  • Director of Summer 2011 and Summer 2012 Intellectual Property Law Program offered jointly by the Intellectual Property Institute of Canada (IPIC) and McGill University
  • Member of the Trademark Agent Training Committee of the Intellectual Property Institute of Canada (since 2013).
  • Member, American Marketing Association (AMA)
  • Member, Association des professionnels de la communication et du marketing (APCM)
  • Member, executive committee of the Information, Intellectual Property and Telecommunications Section of the Canadian Bar Association, Quebec Section (Since 2009)
  • Member, Chambre de commerce de la Haute Yamaska et Région
  • Member of the Board, Equilibre, Groupe d’action sur le poids

Knowledge

Events

News

Publications

  • Law Over Borders Comparative Guide on Intellectual Property, 12/1/2024
  • Le parasitisme : le secret bien gardé du droit québécois à l'ère des avancées en intelligence artificielle (available in French only), 11/21/2024
  • Space Law 2024 : Trends and Developments, 7/11/2024
Book chapters, Author Law Over Borders Comparative Guide on Intellectual Property Global Legal Post
Article, Co-Author Le parasitisme : le secret bien gardé du droit québécois à l'ère des avancées en intelligence artificielle (available in French only) Développements récents en droit de la non-concurrence, vol. 565, Éditions Yvon Blais, 2024

Speaking Engagements

  • Is Intellectual Property Set Adrift by Artificial Intelligence?, 12/11/2024
  • Le parasitisme : le secret bien gardé du droit québécois à l’ère des avancées en intelligence artificielle (available in French only), 11/21/2024
  • Audit & Assessment of the Client’s IP, 11/1/2024
Speaker Is Intellectual Property Set Adrift by Artificial Intelligence? Québec Bar Foundation
Speaker Le parasitisme : le secret bien gardé du droit québécois à l’ère des avancées en intelligence artificielle (available in French only) Conference - Développements récents en droit de la non-concurrence organized by the Barreau du Québec
Speaker Audit & Assessment of the Client’s IP Intellectual Property Institute of Canada

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