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- Aug 6, 2026
IP STARS 2026: 8 BCF Professionals Recognized in Intellectual Property
BCF is proud to announce that 8 members of its intellectual property team were featured in the 2026 edition of the IP STARS rankings, an international benchmark in the field. This recognition highlights the scope of the work carried out by our patent, trademark and intellectual property strategy teams for innovative companies, both in Canada and internationally.
In addition to these individual honours, BCF was recognized in the Patent Prosecution category as an “Other Notable Firm,” highlighting the strength of its practice in patent protection, management and valuation.
BCF Professionals Recognized by IP STARS 2026
The 2026 edition of IP STARS recognizes the following members of BCF’s intellectual property team :
- Andréanne Auger, Partner and Patent Agent
- Julien Lacheré, Partner and Patent Agent
Trade Mark Star
- Johanne Auger, Partner and Trademark Agent
Rising Star
- Benjamin Koopferstock, Registered United States Patent Attorney
Notable Practitioner
- Frédéric Dionne, Partner and Trademark Agent
- Paul Gagnon, Partner, Lawyer, Technology and Artificial Intelligence Co-Lead
- Ilya Kalnish, Partner, Patent Agent and Trademark Agent
- Pascal Lauzon, Consulting Lawyer and Trademark Agent
IP STARS: A Global Benchmark in Intellectual Property
The IP STARS rankings, published by Managing Intellectual Property, annually recognize standout law firms and professionals in various areas of intellectual property around the world. It is one of the industry’s most widely recognized benchmark rankings for evaluating practices related to patents, trademarks and intellectual property.
Protect, manage and value your intellectual property assets with the support of our team
Whether you need guidance with Patents, Trademarks, Copyright or Trade Secrets, our professionals help you protect your innovations and support your growth objectives. Meet our Intellectual Property team.
BCF is proud to announce that 8 members of its intellectual property team were featured in the 2026 edition of the IP STARS rankings, an international benchmark in the field. This recognition highlights the scope of the work carried out by our patent, trademark and intellectual property strategy teams for innovative companies, both in Canada and internationally.
In addition to these individual honours, BCF was recognized in the Patent Prosecution category as an “Other Notable Firm,” highlighting the strength of its practice in patent protection, management and valuation.
BCF Professionals Recognized by IP STARS 2026
The 2026 edition of IP STARS recognizes the following members of BCF’s intellectual property team :
- Andréanne Auger, Partner and Patent Agent
- Julien Lacheré, Partner and Patent Agent
Trade Mark Star
- Johanne Auger, Partner and Trademark Agent
Rising Star
- Benjamin Koopferstock, Registered United States Patent Attorney
Notable Practitioner
- Frédéric Dionne, Partner and Trademark Agent
- Paul Gagnon, Partner, Lawyer, Technology and Artificial Intelligence Co-Lead
- Ilya Kalnish, Partner, Patent Agent and Trademark Agent
- Pascal Lauzon, Consulting Lawyer and Trademark Agent
IP STARS: A Global Benchmark in Intellectual Property
The IP STARS rankings, published by Managing Intellectual Property, annually recognize standout law firms and professionals in various areas of intellectual property around the world. It is one of the industry’s most widely recognized benchmark rankings for evaluating practices related to patents, trademarks and intellectual property.
Protect, manage and value your intellectual property assets with the support of our team
Whether you need guidance with Patents, Trademarks, Copyright or Trade Secrets, our professionals help you protect your innovations and support your growth objectives. Meet our Intellectual Property team.