Our patent litigation practice is recognized for its in-depth expertise and extensive experience in managing high-stakes patent disputes. ​

We represent leading multinational corporations, SMEs, and research institutions across various industries, including technology, pharmaceuticals, automotive, and consumer goods. ​

With a strategic focus on protecting clients' innovations, our team handles complex multi-jurisdictional patent litigation cases before national and European courts, helping you navigate infringement, validity, and enforcement issues. ​

Our lawyers are involved in:​

• Infringement patent litigation before French courts and before the Unified Patent Court (UPC)​
• Cancellation action before French courts​
• Investigation and infringement seizure​
• Pre-litigation strategies​
• Litigation on damages

Our team possesses extensive expertise in navigating the intricate landscape of copyright law and design law. ​

Whether you are a creator, distributor, or a platform provider, we are equipped to safeguard your creative works and enforce your rights in French and international dispute. ​

Our goal is to provide strategic and practical solutions that protect and maximize the value of your copyrighted works and/or registered designs in today’s rapidly changing environment, including in the fast-evolving digital environment.​

Our lawyers are involved in:​

• Copyright and Designs litigation: We represent clients in all stages of copyright and design disputes, from cease-and-desist letters to complex court proceedings, ensuring robust protection against infringement.​
• Pre-litigation strategies: We provide proactive counsel to minimize the risk of copyright and design disputes, including conducting due diligence, drafting licensing agreements, and implementing effective enforcement strategies.​
• Transactional matters: We facilitate the smooth transfer and licensing of copyright and design assets, negotiating and drafting agreements that align with your business objectives. ​

Our team is highly experienced in handling trademark disputes arising from a wide range of issues, in France, across the European Union, or internationally, including infringement actions, opposition and cancellation proceedings, domain name disputes, etc. ​

We provide comprehensive support in protecting and enforcing your brand identity as we understand the critical importance of trademarks in establishing and maintaining market presence. ​

Our lawyers are involved in: ​

• Trademark Litigation: We represent clients in all stages of trademark disputes, from cease-and-desist letters and opposition proceedings to complex court actions, ensuring robust protection of your trademark rights.​
• Pre-Litigation Strategies: We provide proactive counsel to minimize trademark litigation risks, including conducting clearance searches, developing enforcement strategies, and negotiating settlement agreements.​
• Trademark portfolio management and strategy: We assist clients in developing and implementing strategies for managing and leveraging their trademark portfolios, aligning trademark protection with business objectives.​

In today's competitive business environment, protecting your confidential information and ensuring fair market practices are critical for your success. Our team offers comprehensive legal expertise in trade secret preservation, defense, and unfair competition litigation, providing strategic solutions to safeguard your valuable assets and maintain your competitive edge. ​

Our lawyers are involved in: ​

• Risk Assessment and Audits: We conduct thorough risk assessments and audits to identify and mitigate potential trade secret vulnerabilities, ensuring robust protection of your confidential information.​
• Implementation of Protection Measures: We develop and implement tailored protection measures, including confidentiality agreements, internal policies, and access controls, to safeguard your trade secrets.​
• Enforcement and Litigation: We represent clients in trade secret misappropriation cases, parasitism and unfair competition actions, including multi-jurisdictional disputes and cross-border issues, pursuing swift and effective legal action to recover damages and prevent further unauthorized disclosure.​

Collaborative innovation is a key driver of growth, but it also raises complex intellectual property challenges. Our firm supports you at every stage of your research and development projects, as well as in the structuring and organization of collaborative initiatives - whether national or international, small-scale or large-scale - ensuring your contributions are protected and contributors’ rights are clearly defined.

Our lawyers assist you in particular with the following areas:

• Consortium and partnership agreements: We draft and negotiate clear, balanced agreements that define ownership, management, and exploitation of research results.
• Protection of know-how and knowledge: We develop strategies to identify, protect, and enhance the value of knowledge generated during R&D projects, including through trade secrets.
• Pre-existing IP audit: We analyze partners’ existing intellectual property to prevent conflicts and ensure seamless integration into the joint project.
• Technology transfer: We advise on technology transfer arrangements arising from R&D projects, securing contractual terms and intellectual property rights.
• Dispute management: We represent you in IP-related disputes arising from collaborative projects.

Turning your intellectual property assets into competitive advantages - and defending them effectively against any infringement - is a strategic imperative. Our firm helps you design and implement a tailored strategy to maximize the value of your innovation and ensure its legal protection.

Our lawyers offer expert guidance in the following areas:

• IP portfolio audit: We conduct a thorough review of your intellectual property assets to identify opportunities for value creation and areas of legal risk.
• IP structuring of innovative projects: We get involved from the earliest stages of your projects (e.g., in artificial intelligence) to map emerging assets, anticipate legal challenges, and coordinate protection, contractual, and valorization strategies throughout development.
• Protection strategies: We advise on the most effective protection strategies (trademark, patent, design, copyright, trade secret) aligned with your business objectives.
• Economic valorization of IP: We assist you in assessing the financial value of your IP assets for licensing, transfers, or investment purposes.
• Litigation and dispute resolution: We represent you before courts and administrative bodies in intellectual property disputes.

The assignment, licensing, and acquisition of intellectual property rights are high-stakes transactions that require specialized legal expertise to safeguard your interests and maximize the value of your assets. Our firm supports you throughout your IP transactions, from negotiation to finalization.

Our lawyers assist you in particular with the following matters:

• Drafting and negotiation of license agreements: We prepare clear and precise licensing agreements that define the terms of use of your IP rights (scope, duration, royalties, etc.).
• IP assignment agreements: We draft and negotiate assignments of trademarks, patents, and designs, ensuring the legal security of the ownership transfer.
• Confidentiality agreements: We draft NDAs to protect your sensitive information during discussions and negotiations.
• Consortium and partnership agreements: We prepare and negotiate balanced agreements that define ownership, management, and exploitation of research outcomes.
• Technology transfers: We provide legal guidance and support in structuring technology transfer operations.

In the rapidly evolving landscape of software and AI, protecting your intellectual property is paramount. Our team provides specialized expertise to navigate the unique challenges and opportunities presented by these cutting-edge technologies.​

Our lawyers provide expertise in: ​

• Software Copyright Protection: We ensure robust copyright protection for your software code, user interfaces, and related documentation, safeguarding your creative and technical investments.​
• Open-Source Compliance: We guide you through the complexities of open-source software licensing, minimizing risks and ensuring compliance.​
• Patentability Assessments: We assess the patentability of AI-related inventions, including machine learning algorithms, neural networks, and AI-powered systems.​
• Licensing and Agreements: We draft and negotiate software licensing agreements, ensuring clear terms and conditions for distribution, usage, and development.​
• Trade Secret Protection: We implement strategies to protect your valuable software trade secrets, including source code and proprietary algorithms.​