This comes after IPH acquired ROBIC in November 2023
IPH Limited has announced the appointment of Dario Pietrantonio as the new Managing Director of ROBIC, a prominent intellectual property law firm based in Quebec, Canada.
This move comes after IPH's acquisition of ROBIC’s IP agency practice in November of the previous year. Dario Pietrantonio, a registered lawyer and trademark agent, has been part of the ROBIC team since 1994 and became a partner in 2002. His extensive experience within the firm includes roles on the executive committee and leadership positions in its trademarks and business law practice groups.
Dr. Andrew Blattman, managing director and CEO of IPH, expressed enthusiasm about the appointment. "We are thrilled to announce Dario’s appointment as Managing Director. Dario brings significant expertise across intellectual property practice and has a strong understanding of ROBIC’s culture and business operations.”
In response to his new role, Dario Pietrantonio shared his enthusiasm and commitment to the firm’s future. “I am excited to support the ROBIC team in this capacity. ROBIC is a leading intellectual property business with a strong reputation and extensive history, and I am honoured to take on this role. I believe in the strength and expertise of our people, and the high-quality service we provide to our clients, and look forward to leading the business to further growth.”
Established in 1892 in Montreal, ROBIC specializes in intellectual property law. The firm boasts a team of about 220 support staff and professionals specializing in intellectual property and business law. IPH, an intellectual property services group, expanded into Canada in 2022 and now employs over 500 people across Canadian firms. IPH acquired ROBIC in 2023.
“As we continue to expand our global reach and embrace our presence in Canada, it is important that we establish strong leadership in the regions in which we operate,” said Dr Blattman. “Dario is an experienced leader in the intellectual property space with deep knowledge of the business and a proven track record of excellent client service, and we are excited to welcome him to this role.”
