In his practice, Julien Perron-Piché has prepared numerous patent applications in various areas of technology for local and foreign clients and has also provided those clients with freedom-to-operate and patentability opinions. His particular experience lies in the protection and commercialization of technologies developed in the fields of materials, and mechanical and chemical engineering. Mr. Perron-Piché has managed a patent portfolio for a world-class manufacturing company, and has provided training about the importance of patents, prior art searches and competitor's watch to several company executives and engineers.