Partner and Patent Agent

Benoit Yelle is a registered patent agent in Canada and the United States, and a partner in the intellectual property group at Lavery. Known for his ability to collaborate effectively with clients, he identifies strategic opportunities to optimize the value of their innovations.

With a strong technical understanding, particularly of emerging technologies like artificial intelligence, Benoit develops tailored protection strategies aligned with his clients' business objectives. In addition to his patent specialization, he has notable expertise in industrial designs, allowing him to offer an integrated and comprehensive approach to innovation protection.

A member of the College of Patent Agents and Trademark Agents (CPATA) and the Ordre des ingénieurs du Québec (OIQ), Benoit is also involved in the CPATA's discipline committee, demonstrating his commitment to professional integrity.

A regular speaker at conferences and seminars, he shares his expertise on intellectual property protection and the implications of artificial intelligence for businesses.

To find out about Benoit's upcoming public appearances, please visit his LinkedIn by clicking on the following link: Benoit Yelle's LinkedIn

Education

• BE (computer engineering), Polytechnique de Montréal, 2001

Benoit helps companies develop and enhance their intellectual property. He identifies their business opportunities and helps them establish a protection plan. He sees the potential of technologically innovative projects and maximizes their impact. Benoit adapts his approach and provides services that contribute to achieving the business objectives set by the client.

The technical expertise Benoit has developed over the years ranges from mechanical inventions to quantum technologies, hand tools, medical devices, network protocols, telecommunications, software and mobile applications.

Benoit learned his trade as a patent agent in-house at a multinational telecommunications company. Before joining Lavery, Benoit was in private practice with a national general firm.