Founded in 1892, Robic in its current form emerged after the recent convergence between a law firm and a patent agency that worked together for years. The firm has a strong presence in Montreal, where its fluency in the French language gives it an advantage in a niche market. "It certainly has a well-established reputation for French-speaking clients," said a peer. "The work it does is quality work," added another. Robic retained its strong showing in the trade mark and patent contentious rankings, appearing in tier two and tier three, respectively. Partner Francois Grenier specialises in all areas of IP litigation, and Hughes Richard on IP litigation and transactional law.