Atty. Sebastien Roy
Sébastien Roy practices in intellectual property and commercial law. He advises and represents clients in litigation and in contractual matters in the different areas of intellectual property law, such as trademarks, copyrights, industrial designs, patents and trade secrets.
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Sebastien Roy is a real estate, ip, and internet attorney based in Quebec, Quebec, practicing at Fasken. Recognitions include Lawyer of the Year — Intellectual Property Law, Québec City (Canada) (2026), Best Lawyers in America — Biotechnology and Life Sciences Practice (2026), and Best Lawyers in America — Information Technology Law (2026). Serands clients in Quebec, QC and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About
- Sébastien Roy practices in intellectual property and commercial law
- He advises and represents clients in litigation and in contractual matters in the different areas of intellectual property law, such as trademarks, copyrights, industrial designs, patents and trade secrets
- Sébastien represents clients in judicial or administrative proceedings before the federal and provincial courts in infringement or unfair competition matters involving injunctions and monetary claims
- He provides legal opinions and strategic advice to clients to maximize protection of their intellectual property assets and defend them against the competition
- Sébastien’s in-depth knowledge also covers contractual and transactional matters
- As such, he drafts and negotiates different types of contracts, including services, license, manufacturing and distribution agreements, for both traditional and technology companies
- Sébastien assists businesses for the conduct of due diligence of intellectual property assets in the context mergers and acquisitions and financings
- Sébastien's experience in trademark is recognized
- He advises clients on choosing, valuing and protecting trademarks
- As a trademark agent, he acts during every step in the prosecution of trademark registration in Canada and coordinates registration abroad in collaboration with foreign trademark agents
- He is often asked to intervene to protect and defend intellectual property assets online and frequently deals with e-commerce matters
- Sébastien has developed competence in franchising, distribution and marketing, entertainment, media, advertising and unfair competition law
- He represents small, medium and large corporations from different sectors of activity, including manufacturing, new technologies, life sciences, retail, financial services, information technologies, advertising and marketing, construction, engineering and food industry
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Real estate attorneys handle home purchases, sales, commercial transactions, title disputes, and landlord-tenant matters.
Sebastien Roy is one of 316,149 real estate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse real estate attorneys in Quebec →
IP attorneys protect inventions, brands, and creative work through patent prosecution, trademark registration, copyright, and trade-secret enforcement.
Sebastien Roy is one of 106,079 ip attorneys indexed nationally. Browse ip attorneys in Quebec →
Internet and cyber lawyers for data breaches, online defamation, privacy law, and cybersecurity matters.
Sebastien Roy is one of 17,958 internet attorneys indexed nationally. Browse internet attorneys in Quebec →
Jurisdictional Context
Why local counsel matters in Quebec
Practicing law in Quebec. Legal matters in Quebec are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Quebec are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Quebec state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Quebec brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this andnue, and the substantive law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in Quebec courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.
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