Jean-Nicolas is a partner in the Emerging and High Growth Companies Group of our Montréal office. He specializes in intellectual property strategy and transactions for emerging and high-growth companies.
He advises clients on intellectual property issues in relation to the standardization process as well as contributing to developing intellectual property strategies for research consortiums, some of which include businesses, universities, and research centres.
Jean-Nicolas has expertise in implementing patent pools in the wake of new standards adopted by standard-setting bodies and advises clients on intellectual property issues related to the standardization process, including FRAND licensing. Prior to joining Osler, Jean-Nicolas co-led an emerging and high-growth practice for another large Canadian law firm.
Representative Work
Prior to joining Osler:
- Mining technology company in its seed investment round
- Canadian Healthcare Venture Capital firm in its investment in a preclinical-stage biotech company
- Vehicle manufacturer in its de-Spac transaction with a financial services company
- American cybersecurity company in its acquisition of a software company
- Beverage company in its going public transaction
Latest Insights
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Report May 14, 2025
2024 Deal Points Report: Venture Capital Financings
Osler's fourth annual comprehensive report on venture capital and growth equity financing transactions in Canada’s emerging and high growth...
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Awards and Recognition
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Ranked among the world’s leading patent lawyers
—Intellectual Asset Magazine (IAM) Patent 1000 -
Recognized in Information Technology Law; Technology Law
—Best Lawyers in Canada -
Recognized in Technology Transactions; Computer & IT Law; Intellectual Property
—Canadian Legal Lexpert Directory -
Recognized in Technology
—Lexpert Special Edition
Media Mentions
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Osler News October 29, 2025
Bradley White and Jean-Nicolas Delage named among IAM Global Leaders 2026
IAM Global Leaders recognizes the top private practice experts in the field of patents.
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Osler News July 2, 2025
Osler lawyers recognized in Lexpert Special Edition: Health Sciences 2025
Osler is proud to announce that 10 of our lawyers are recognized in the Lexpert Special Edition: Health Sciences 2025. This prestigious...
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Osler News June 4, 2025
25 Osler lawyers recognized in Lexpert Special Edition: Technology 2025
Osler is proud to announce that 25 of our lawyers are recognized in the Lexpert Special Edition: Technology 2025. This prestigious edition...
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Osler News May 29, 2025
Osler’s IP Group recognized in the IAM Patent 1000: The World’s Leading Patent Professionals 2025
Osler is proud to announce that its Intellectual Property group has once again been recognized by IAM Patent 1000: The World’s Leading Patent...
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Community Involvement
- Club des Sports de Sutton Inc., Board of Directors Member
- Les Cahiers de Propiété Intellectuelle Inc., Board of Directors Member, Editorial Board Member
- McGill University/ IPIC Intellectual Property Courses on Patents, Trademarks and Copyrights, Program Director
- International Forum of Intellectual Property Organization Committee, Treasurer and Member
Speaking and Writing
Speaking Engagements
Unlocking Potential: Osler critical minerals and electrification tech summit
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Media Mentions
- Quoted in So many opportunities’ for lawyers in tech, say Osler’s Christian Jacques and Jean-Nicolas Delage, Canadian Lawyer article, written by Aidan Macnab
Credentials
Education
- University of Montreal, LL.B.
Languages
- French
- English
Professional Affiliations
- Barreau du Québec
- Intellectual Property Institute of Canada (IPIC)
- Licensing Executives Society
- Canadian IT Law Association
- International Trademark Association
- Association of University Transfer Manager
- International Association for the Protection of Intellectual Property
