Whether you’re a tech startup in Montréal, a pharmaceutical company in Toronto, or a boutique IP firm in Vancouver, securing intellectual property rights in the European Union is a critical step for long-term market access and brand protection.
Based in Paris, Dreyfus has been assisting Canadian businesses, attorneys, and rights holders for over 20 years in protecting, enforcing, and managing their IP portfolios in France and throughout the EU. We provide local representation, procedural support, and strategic legal guidance for seamless cross-border collaboration.
Even under the CETA (Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement), Canadian companies and legal representatives must comply with EU-specific legal frameworks:
EUIPO representation is mandatory for non-EU applicants,
Litigation or administrative procedures in France require local counsel,
Enforcement actions (e.g. domain name recovery, anti-counterfeiting) must be handled in accordance with national or EU rules,
Language, deadlines, and procedural rules differ from North American standards.
We act as your operational arm in Europe, ensuring continuity, precision, and compliance.
We offer a complete range of intellectual property services for Canada-based professionals and businesses:
We understand the working methods and expectations of Canadian legal professionals. Our commitment:
Fluent English communication and bilingual documentation,
Full transparency on timelines, costs, and procedures,
Compatibility with your tools (Teams, Outlook, secure drives),
Respect for your client relationships – we act in support, not in substitution.
We regularly partner with Canadian IP firms for white-labelled services, procedural filings, or strategic litigation.
We represented a Canadian company in a trademark opposition at the EUIPO, acting as procedural counsel while coordinating in English with the client’s Montréal-based legal team. Outcome: opposition upheld, competitor’s mark refused.
A key .fr domain was registered in bad faith by a third party. We filed a SYRELI complaint with AFNIC and secured the domain transfer in under 45 days.
Paris-based EU representative with 20+ years of international IP experience
Trusted by Canadian firms for their European enforcement needs
Certified before EUIPO, INPI, WIPO, and French courts
Proven track record in trademarks, domain disputes, GDPR, and IP litigation
Fully bilingual legal team with deep cross-border expertise
Member of global IP networks and familiar with North American standards
Even under CETA, non-EU entities like Canadian firms must appoint EU-qualified representatives for trademark/design filings, oppositions, or litigation before the EUIPO or national offices. EU procedures also differ significantly in terms of language, deadlines, and formalities.
Yes. We are certified to act before the EUIPO, the French IP Office (INPI), and WIPO. We manage filings, oppositions, cancellations, renewals, and litigation directly on behalf of Canadian companies or their legal advisors.
Absolutely. We frequently collaborate with Canadian attorneys, acting as silent procedural counsel while maintaining full respect for your client relationship and branding.
We act in UDRP, SYRELI, and PARL Expert procedures for both global and French domains. We also assist in litigation and settlement when domain hijacking or cybersquatting occurs.
We work with clients in tech, life sciences, cosmetics, fashion, consumer goods, and digital services—especially those expanding their brand or patent coverage across Europe.
✔ 20+ years of IP experience in Europe
✔ Bilingual team fluent in English and French
✔ Familiarity with North American expectations
✔ Transparent, responsive, and GDPR-compliant service
✔ Strategic coordination across borders and jurisdictions
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