Hugo is an experienced litigator who was admitted to the Bar in 1997. Hugo joined YULEX in 2026 to lead initiatives linking information technology to litigation practice. He views content creation as an essential tool for breaking down barriers between legal professionals and the public.
He is a specialist in the dissemination of legal knowledge, he has acquired cutting-edge expertise in media production. Through impactful series such as “Question de preuve” and “Façonner le Canada”, he equips business leaders to tackle modern legal challenges. His commitment to access to justice is reflected at YULEX through the creation of educational videos and large-scale projects aimed at transforming legal complexity into growth tools for SMEs.
His distinctive approach is driven by the constant pursuit of clarity and innovation. He supports his clients both as a litigator and as a strategist capable of simplifying technical issues to deliver an enhanced client-experience.
Beyond the law, he is a savvy tech enthusiast who fine-tunes his digital environment using advanced productivity tools. To unwind, he enjoys gravel bike rides, immersing himself in high-fidelity (hi-fi) music, or playing tactical board games.
The different methods of marketing industrial designs: transfer vs. licenseRegistering an original industrial design has a significant impact on how it is marketed. When you are the owner of your industrial design and have obtained its registration from theIntellectual Property Office (OPIC), you have the exclusive right to the ownership of your design for a period of 10 years from the date of its registration.
Canada's accession to the Madrid Protocol: making your trademark travel internationallyCanada's accession to the Madrid Protocol on June 17 will allow Canadian businesses to protect their trademarks abroad. Below is a summary overview of the Madrid Protocol, its benefits, and the changes to be expected in Canadian trademark law.
De nouvelles exigences pour vos entreprises fédérales dès juin 2019!As of June 13, 2019, any private company incorporated under the Canada Business Corporations Act will have to comply with new standards aimed at preventing the use of companies for tax evasion and other criminal purposes including money laundering, corruption and the financing of terrorist activities.
