Smart & Biggar

IP Litigation & Enforcement

Principal

Jean-Sébastien Dupont, a principal in Smart & Biggar's Montreal office and Practice Group Leader of the IP Litigation and Legal group, is an accomplished IP litigator committed to providing legal solutions and achieving results for his clients. Focusing on intellectual property litigation in the areas of trademarks, patents and copyright, Jean-Sébastien is involved in all aspects of litigation from preparing and initiating new court proceedings to bringing complex cases to trial. Clients rely on him to provide decisive guidance on the best course of action. He is diligent in preparing and advocating for clients in court, while anticipating issues and challenges that may arise from the opposing side. His client activities involve small to large Canadian and foreign corporations in different fields such as media (Québecor, Rogers Media, Bell Media), advanced materials (Tekna), tobacco (Imperial Tobacco Canada), hockey equipment and apparel (Bauer Hockey), transport (Canadian National Railway, Air Canada) and construction (Lainco). Jean-Sébastien has been recognized internationally as a leader for Intellectual Property by Benchmark Litigation, Best Lawyers , Euromoney LMG Expert Guides, IAM Patent 1000, Lexpert, Managing IP, WIPR  and World Trademark Review.  Recently, he was on Benchmark Litigation’s “Hot List” of litigators under 40, Lexpert’s “Leading Lawyer under 40” list and named a “Rising Star in Patents” by Euromoney LMG Expert Guides. LLB, LLM. Registered Trademark and Patent Agent. Called to the Québec Bar in 2010.

English, French

Associate, Intellectual Property Institute of Canada Member, Canadian Bar Association Member, Association du jeune Barreau de Montréal

Quebec Bar, 2010 Registered Patent Agent, 2016 University of Cambridge, LL.M., 2012; thesis titled Uncharted territories of trademark use Registered Trademark Agent, 2012 University of Montréal, LL.B., 2009; (Dean's List)