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Decoding Intellectual Property for Modern Businesses
In a world driven by innovation, protecting your ideas is as important as creating them. DÉCODE (formerly known as Benoît & Côté) is a forward-thinking intellectual property firm located in the Villeray district of Montreal. Founded in 2009, the firm recently rebranded to better reflect its mission: to demystify complex legal concepts and provide clear, strategic guidance to inventors and entrepreneurs. As a fully independent firm comprising lawyers, patent agents, and trademark agents, DÉCODE offers the agility of a boutique practice with the technical depth of a large national firm.
Comprehensive IP Services
DÉCODE specializes exclusively in Intellectual Property Law, serving as a strategic partner for startups, SMEs, and international corporations. Their team understands that IP is a business asset that must be cultivated and defended. Their core services include:
- Patents: Drafting and prosecuting patent applications in engineering, biotechnology, and software sectors. They help turn technical innovations into protected assets.
- Trademarks: Assisting with brand strategy, availability searches, and registration to ensure your brand identity is unique and secure.
- Industrial Designs & Copyright: Protecting the aesthetic and creative aspects of your products and works.
- IP Litigation: enforcing your rights in court against infringement and defending against claims from competitors.
A Human Approach to Innovation
What sets DÉCODE apart is its commitment to transparency and accessibility. They reject the ”black box” approach to law, preferring to work collaboratively with clients so they understand every step of the process. Their office, situated in a beautifully renovated historic building on Boulevard Crémazie, reflects their blend of tradition and modernity. With a team fluent in both English and French, DÉCODE is equipped to handle IP portfolios that span the globe while providing the personalized attention of a local partner.
If you need to register a trademark or patent an invention, DÉCODE offers the expertise to secure your competitive advantage. Contact them today to decode the value of your intellectual property.
Specializing In
Patent Prosecution, Trademark Registration, Plant Breeder’s Rights, IP Litigation
Address & Location
560 Boul Crémazie E, Suite 300, Montreal, QC. Located in the Villeray neighbourhood, near the intersection of Boul. Crémazie and Av. Lajeunesse.
Building Location
The firm is housed in a distinctive historic building (a former monastery renovated in 2016) with a stone façade, set back from the road with green space. It is a landmark on the service road of the Metropolitan Expressway.
Suite Access
Enter the main building entrance and take the elevator to the 3rd floor. The office is in Suite 300.
Parking Details
Private parking is available for clients. Metered street parking is also available on nearby residential streets.
Public Transit
Extremely convenient access via the Crémazie Metro Station (Orange Line), which is just a 2-minute walk away. Bus lines 19 (Chabanel) and 54 (Charland) stop nearby.
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