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2026
"I appreciate how professional Addleshaw Goddard in France’s IP advisory service and team is, and how they demonstrate deep expertise in IP law combined with a strong practical understanding."
Elisabeth Marrache
"Elisabeth gives highly qualified advice. She is highly professional and effective, and brings deep expertise in IP law combined with practical knowledge and an international outlook."
2026
"Baker McKenzie’s IP team stands out for its strong expertise in intellectual property litigation and its deep understanding of anti-counterfeiting issues, both at national and international levels. The team combines a high level of technical and legal knowledge with a very pragmatic approach to enforcement challenges."
"Baker McKenzie’s IP filing and prosecution team is highly regarded for its technical expertise, reliability and strong understanding of complex IP portfolios. The team demonstrates a very solid command of procedural requirements and administrative aspects, both at national and international levels."
"Baker McKenzie’s IP advisory team is particularly appreciated for the quality and relevance of its strategic advice, as well as its deep understanding of intellectual property issues in a rapidly evolving legal and economic environment.
The team stands out for its ability to anticipate emerging trends, translate complex legal developments into clear and actionable guidance, and provide well-balanced, pragmatic insights. Their strong knowledge of the anti-counterfeiting landscape and of the broader IP ecosystem, combined with their responsiveness and international perspective, makes them a highly valuable reference for stakeholders involved in brand protection and IP strategy."
Bird & Bird is recommended for contentious and non-contentious soft IP work, including brand protection and portfolio management. The French IP team can handle disputes in a range of sectors, notably TMT, life sciences and mechanics.
Notable practitioners: Géraldine Arbant, Anne-Charlotte Le-Bihan, Estelle Henry-Mayer, Frédérique Bocqueraz and Edouard Treppoz.
2026
“Always calm, no matter how challenging an instruction.”
“Good quality, no nonsense.
“Knowledgeable, efficient.”
“I like their efficiency and clarity of advice.”
“The are very dedicated to the client and make sure that a deal can be reached.”
“They bring real punch to IP litigation cases, with Vanessa leading an excellent, growing team.”
“Responsive, efficient and creative.”
“Vanessa and Adele are bright IP lawyers with a very international mindset.”
“Very good value for money and great expertise in the fashion industry.”
“Well-skilled and very pragmatic approach.”
2026
"Easy to work with, available when required and hardworking."
"We have used Casalonga's services in relation to filing oppositions against patents at the French patent office. We were thoroughly impressed with their responsiveness and attention to detail when reviewing and translating our grounds of opposition."
"They are very comprehensive and thier consultation is always exemplified with case law."
Floriane Codevelle
"Good at listening and undertstanding client needs as well as working towards achieving the overall strategy goals."
Marianne Gabriel
"She has lots of patience, explains very well different scenarios talking about litigation. Takes into account our objectives and scope of work."
Jean-Baptiste LeCoeur
"He is very apt at handling French and EPO opposition matters, including presenting cases clearly and convincingly at oral proceedings."
Aude Thrierr
"Aude always makes herself readily available to listen to us. Situations are always clearly explained. Aude is a pleasure to work with."
2025
A client values the team's "efficiency and knowledge of IP".
"I appreciate the seriousness of this firm, the quality of the work, and the professionalism of its teams."
"Casalonga has assisted us with a number of SPC filings and prosecution over recent years."
"I like working with Karina Dimidjian-Lecomte."
"[I like] their availability, the quality of their advice and the excellent relationship."
"They know our technologies well. They meet the deadlines and stick to the quotations."
"Very fluid communication, responsiveness, and dedicated contacts for our brand portfolio. The team understands our needs perfectly."
"Casalonga is practical, business-friendly, and outcome-focused.They are a great partner for us in the region."
"Casalonga is extremely knowledgeable, flexible and responsive. They are client-centric and solution oriented. All team members offer consistent quality."
"They are highly reactive and of good advice."
"We have a trusting relationship with the team [and they know] all our projects perfectly. The team is always very attentive and available and has been providing us with wise advice for many years."
"Very effective, responsive and easy to work with."
2026
“Cleach's team is fast responsive and with vast knowledge in IP. It is accurate and adapts to special requirements.”
“I really appreciate the quick information and the professionalism with which they handle legal cases in Intellectual Property. They provide immediate information, have clear instructions, and trust the customer's word. They respond quickly to emails, and even make calls to clarify issues with the client.”
“In all matters we have handled together, the team has always been remarkably fast, attentive, and clear in the information and guidance provided. Their responsiveness and clarity make the collaboration very efficient and pleasant.”
“In my view, Cleach Avocats stands out for its deep expertise in intellectual property and its client-centric approach. They consistently deliver solutions that are both commercially sound and legally robust, and they do so with impressive speed.”
“It is a very skilled team with resources to overcome difficulties that may arise in particular cases.”
“They are very clear and straightforward on their requests and requirements and they are very transparent with regards of what they expect from us and their client's needs, especially in terms of fees.”
“To the best of my knowledge, they are a highly diligent team that is always looking after their client's best interest and seeking to provide timely advice.”
“They are very clear on their requests and they provide complete and timely information. It is a structured practice.”
“They prioritize quality and consistency, ensuring that each client receives senior-level attention and strategic guidance.”
“We greatly appreciate the efficiency of Cleach Avocats’ IP filing, prosecution, and administration services. All responses are provided promptly and within the expected time frame. The team is highly technical, delivers information in a very clear and structured manner, and consistently offers excellent client service.”
“We truly appreciate Cleach Avocats’ IP advisory service. The team provides clear, well‑reasoned guidance with a strong technical perspective, always delivered in a timely and reliable manner. They consistently strive to understand the specific needs of our mutual clients, going beyond standard advice and offering solutions that are thoughtful, practical, and aligned with each case’s particularities.”
Paul Alexandre
“He is very clear and handles its clients matters as if it were his own.”
“In my opinion, he consistently demonstrates exceptional legal acumen, strategic thinking, and a deep commitment to client service. What makes him stand out is his ability to communicate complex issues clearly and offer practical, business-oriented solutions.”
“Very responsive, vast knowledge.”
Melvina Valerii
“Consistently delivers high‑quality work. She is extremely attentive, proactive, and clear in her communication. She makes a genuine effort to understand the specific needs of our mutual clients and provides thoughtful, well‑reasoned guidance that goes beyond standard or routine advice. Her professionalism and client‑oriented approach greatly enhance the overall quality of the service we receive.”
“She is very clear and straightforward as of what their client interests and needs, what they require from us and in her communication skills, and as a result we receive timely and accurate responses.”
2026
"This firm, in particular Matthieu Dhenne, is top notch; very responsive, experienced in France and UPC patent litigation, effective, cost-sensitive."
"Very thorough approaches, at the same time pragmatic, always having the client's need in mind to achieve effective, good results."
Matthieu Dhenne
"Extremely knowledgeable, always focused on client's need, delivers good results and suggesting full picture strategy."
Gevers is a well-known European IP firm which is recommended for IP protection and portfolio management. It has patent specialists for a range of technical fields including chemistry, biotechnology, and engineering.
Notable patent practitioners: Laurent Barbe and Claire Bernstein.
Notable trade mark practitioners: Emilie Artuphel and Nathalie Rousset.
Gowling WLG is recommended for IP disputes. Its IP team in France can also rely on IP specialists in other jurisdictions, especially the UK.
Notable practitioners: Céline Bey, Marianne Schaffner, and Alexis Augustin.
In March 2018, boutique IP firm Hoyng Rokh Monegier merged with French patent litigation firm Véron & Associés to form Hoyng Rokh Monegier Véron. The merger brought together some of the brightest IP litigators in the French market, serving clients in different sectors including telecoms and life sciences. The firm’s distinction is found in cross-border IP litigation due to its multinational European team.
Notable practitioners: Benoît Strowel, Denis Monégier du Sorbier, Sophie Micallef, Sabine Agé, Amandine Métier, and Florence Jacquand.
Jacobacci & Partners France is recommended for IP protection and portfolio management work. Its attorneys in France have expertise in fields such as mechanics, electronics and software. The team collaborates with the lawyers at Jacobacci Avocats.
Notable patent practitioners: Vincent Chauvin, David Devic and Arnaud Bonnans.
Notable trade mark practitioners: Marion Vidal-Lachaud, Sophie Gaillard, Maria Luisa Arce Torecilla and Sandrine Cugini
Jacobacci Avocats was launched in 2009 by former Bertho & de Haas founding partner Jean-Mathieu Bertho. The firm is recommended for IP disputes, particularly soft IP disputes. The law firm is connected to Jacobacci Coralis Harle, which specialises in IP protection and portfolio management.
Notable practitioners: Vanner Olympe, Jean-Mathieu Bertho, Diane de Valbray, and Alexia de Maulde.
2026
"The team demonstrates strong expertise and responsiveness in managing complex IP disputes. Their pragmatic approach and ability to anticipate risks ensure efficient and business-oriented solutions. We particularly appreciate their strategic insight and clear communication throughout proceedings."
"NRF provides a seamless and centralized trademark portfolio management service, leveraging advanced tools for accuracy and transparency. Their proactive filing strategies and monitoring systems help us maintain global brand protection efficiently."
"The advisory team combines deep legal knowledge with a strong understanding of our business objectives. Their recommendations are practical, tailored, and aligned with our global brand strategy, covering trademarks, contracts, and digital compliance."
Clément Monnet
"Clément combines deep expertise in intellectual property with a pragmatic, business-oriented approach. He is highly responsive, anticipates risks, and provides clear, strategic advice. His ability to manage complex, cross-border matters and communicate effectively makes him a trusted advisor."
International law firm Pinsent Masons lost some of its IP team in 2025 to a rival law firm. Recently promoted partner Virginia de Freitas and associate Nicolas Bitsch now deal with IP work in the firm.
Plasseraud IP is a leading agency in France for IP protection and portfolio management. The firm has expertise in major technical fields, including electronics, life sciences and mechanics. In November 2018, the firm announced its merger with IP firm Ernest Gutmann Yves Plasseraud, which further cemented its position in the market. The firm has built up its litigation practice under the name of Plasseraud Avocats.
Notable patent practitioners: Cyra Nargolwalla, Nadine Rocaboy, Eric Gruson, Ina Schreiber, and Bertrand Loisel.
Notable lawyers: Jean-Christophe Guerrini and Sandrine Bouvier-Ravon.
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Simmons & Simmons' IP team in France is experienced in IP litigation and protection advice. In cross-border disputes, the team can also collaborate with colleagues in other European offices, particularly the London office.
Notable practitioners: Abdelaziz Khatab and Sarah Bailey.
Taylor Wessing in France is recommended for IP disputes and transactional matters. The firm’s IP practice was further strengthened in 2025 with new IP lawyers from rival law firms.
Notable practitioners: Ines Tribouillet, Marc Schuler, and Pauline Albouy.
TMark Conseils specialises in brand protection. It has experienced practitioners that can handle trade mark clearance, filing, and portfolio management.
Notable practitioners: Valérie Dorey, Olivier Thrierr, François Deschamps, and Nicolas Debaisieux.
Case studies show the firm represented Renault and a blockchain company in EUIPO proceedings and advised an automotive company on a cross-border dispute.
Withers & Rogers is one of the largest IP law firms in Europe. The firm has an IP team in Paris with expertise in engineering, electronics and life sciences.
Notable patent practitioners: Russell Edson, Marie-Claude Pellegrini, and Yannick Biron.
With extensive global reach and deep local expertise, we offer an unparalleled
blend of skills to help our clients navigate the complexities and seize the
opportunities of doing business in Singapore and across the Asia Pacific region. Baker McKenzie Wong & Leow, a joint law venture between Baker McKenzie and
Wong & Leow LLC, stands at the forefront of legal excellence.
We have the capabilities to offer comprehensive advice on both domestic
Singapore law and intricate cross-border issues, ensuring our clients receive
holistic and seamless legal support. As the preferred counsel for numerous
companies leveraging Singapore as a strategic hub for their regional operations,
our lawyers excel in managing multijurisdictional transactions and mitigating
cross-border risks with precision.
Our Singapore office is seamlessly integrated into a global network,
providing on-the-ground expertise across ASEAN countries and access to
Baker McKenzie’s expansive international network. This unique positioning
enables us to adeptly support the diverse domestic and international needs
of our clients, delivering tailored solutions that drive success in a dynamic
global market.
Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer (HSF Kramer) was formed in June 2025 through the transformational combination of Herbert Smith Freehills and Kramer Levin, creating a world-leading global law firm. With over 6,000 people including c.2700 lawyers and spanning 26 offices, HSF Kramer provides comprehensive legal services across every major region of the world. Uniquely positioned to help clients achieve ambitious objectives, HSF Kramer delivers exceptional results in complex transactions and high-stakes disputes.
Our lawyers help the world's foremost companies unlock the value of their IP to protect their investments, secure and maintain competitive advantage and obtain commercial outcomes. Our teams are internationally recognised as market leaders and have acted on some of the most complex disputes and transactions for our clients.
For more information visit www.hsfkramer.com
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/hsfkramer/
Founded in 2005 by Vanessa Bouchara, Cabinet Bouchara - Avocats, with offices in Paris and Lyon, is a firm specialized in all aspects of Intellectual Property, Industrial Property and New Technologies.
Since its creation, the firm has experienced a steady level of growth with a team of dynamic lawyers who are always ready to respond to the needs of their clients. Cabinet Bouchara & Avocats has regularly been ranked among the best law firms in the fields of Intellectual Property, Trademarks and Designs.
The lawyers at Cabinet Bouchara - Avocats act both as advisors and representatives in litigation, and remain continuously up-to-date with the latest developments in French, European and international case law, as well as knowledge of new legislative developments.
A firm with a truly international outlook, Cabinet Bouchara - Avocats is part of the INTA.
The firm has extensive expertise in all areas relating directly or indirectly to intellectual property, including : trademark and other distinctive signs of a company, designs, authors’ rights and copyright, domain names and IT law, data protection, personality rights, advertising, distribution, unfair competition and free-riding.
The firm advises, assists and represents its clients in all these domains, whether in the pre-litigation phase as well as in the litigation phase or as a consultant.
The philosophy of Cabinet Bouchara - Avocats is to provide its clients with the highest quality of service possible across all matters relating to intellectual property.
With an acute sense of how the law applies to the wider commercial context, its team of lawyers is dedicated to providing its clients with a service adapted to their needs and one which meets their expectations.
As an independent and niche law firm, what makes it stand out is its ability to give each of its clients the tailored approach that they require, while at the same time remaining constantly available and responsive.
Network Memberships: INTA, APRAM, AIPPI
Founded in 1867, CASALONGA is a leading European intellectual property law firm with offices in Munich, Düsseldorf, Paris, Milan, and Alicante.
Thanks to its multidisciplinary team (attorneys-at-law, patent and trademark attorneys, engineers, all specialized in IP), the firm offers comprehensive legal and technical support to protect, enhance, and defend innovations and creations.
CASALONGA operates in all areas of intellectual property (patents, trademarks, designs, domain names, copyright, etc.) and related fields (unfair competition, distribution), with a recognized expertise in wine, spirits, geographical indications, and agri-food law.
Marks & Clerk is one of the UK’s largest, and longest established, intellectual property firms. Our expert teams of patent and trade mark attorneys and lawyers are wired directly into the UK’s innovation economies via our offices in London, Birmingham, Manchester, Oxford, Cambridge, Edinburgh, Glasgow and Aberdeen. Alongside our presence in the UK, we also have offices in nine international locations covering the EU, Canada and Asia, meaning we can tap into local expertise, globally.
Our team provides a full-service IP offering, from the initial filing of IP, through to litigation and commercial exploitation. Having seen the benefits that our clients derive from our full-service model, a number of patent attorney firms have since sought to follow a similar approach by adding solicitors to their teams. However, our well-established and highly regarded litigation and commercial transactions practices continue to set us apart from other firms.
We are experts not only in intellectual property law, but also in the science and technology that underpins our clients’ businesses. Our ability to draw upon this specialist technical expertise, not just in the context of patent prosecution but also in the context of litigation and commercial transactions, enables us to provide clients with a level of service and reach unmatched by other firms.
GEVERS is market leader in Belgium for intellectual property and one of the leading IP offices in France. In both France and Belgium, GEVERS is recognised by peers for its capabilities in patent services. Collaborating with GEVERS is to choose more than 125 years of experience in patents, trademarks, designs and much more.
As an IP service provider GEVERS is committed to being its clients’ privileged partner for the identification, protection, management, exploitation and enforcement of IP rights throughout the full lifecycle of our clients’ assets.
GEVERS provides best-in-class IP services totally aligned with its clients' business strategy, including specialised services such as contracting, valuation, valorization and dispute resolution.
Adding value to clients' ideas through quality, security, innovation and excellence is what GEVERS stands for.
With more than 250 professionals at the GEVERS Group, representing more than 10 native languages including all official languages of the European offices, GEVERS is a one-stop IP firm with expertise and practical experience in different domains and sectors: from aeronautics, watch making, information and communications technology, industrial chemistry, physics, electronics, automotive, pharmaceutical, energy, mechanics and biotechnology to fast-moving consumer goods, the entertainment sector, agriculture and nanotechnology.
Whatever IP needs you may have in Europe, GEVERS provides services suited to your expectations, at both the regional and national level.
GEVERS offices are located in the heart of Europe, with 75% of the EU market within 500km of a GEVERS office. This allows GEVERS professionals to travel to any location in Europe according to clients' needs.
GEVERS acts before multiple national IP offices in Europe, including the EPO and the EU Intellectual Property Office.
Its locally qualified patent attorneys file national patent applications in Belgium, France and the Netherlands. GEVERS professionals validate granted European patents directly at the national patent offices of Belgium, France, Germany, Luxembourg, Ireland, the United Kingdom, Monaco, Switzerland, Liechtenstein and the Netherlands. Further, using the centralised location of GEVERS in Europe and its broad European network, GEVERS can validate your granted patents in all other member states of the European Patent Convention. Experienced GEVERS opposition attorneys can oppose granted European patents before the EPO.
IP practitioners with technical expertise.
Our international team of patent attorneys and attorneys-at-law know how to successfully enforce your industrial property claims. We scrupulously and tenaciously get to the bottom of matters, breaking complex cases down in a clear and comprehensible manner, while continuing to bear our clients’ goals in mind. That’s how we find crucial, convincing arguments. And we do so with passion and a fighting spirit — this is our key to success.
Our professional expertise is also highly regarded among German and international professional organizations, at international conventions, and as consultants for the German Federal Government and for patent and trademark offices.
Competency in all fields of IP law combined with sector-specific knowledge
We offer expertise in all areas of industrial property law. Our extensive experience covers an extremely wide range of sectors from telecommunications, electrical engineering and electronics, mechanical engineering, medical technology, chemistry, software and semiconductor technology through to sport, food and fashion.
The Simmons & Simmons international IP team offers the specialist expertise of a boutique IP practice complemented by the full service offering of a major international firm. We are well known in the market for our high-calibre clients and involvement in many of the leading IP cases and transactions, both in the UK and internationally.
Our IP practice, comprising litigation, prosecution and transactional expertise, for both brands/trade mark and patents matters, is one of the only international firms that provide the full suite of IP services from one trusted source – a significant differentiator in the legal market.
We boast an extremely deep and strong bench. Consisting of over 100 fee earners internationally, our IP team has a presence across EMEA (in Belgium, China, Dubai, France, Germany, Hong Kong, Italy, The Netherlands), the UK and Asia.
Known for our expertise in the life sciences, fintech and technology sectors, we leverage our in-depth industry knowledge developed over our 120+ year history to provide the best advice to the most sophisticated clients. The majority of our patent litigators, attorneys and transactional IP lawyers have technical backgrounds, including advanced degrees and scientific research experience, giving our clients the advantage of market leading legal advisors who also understand their complex and cutting-edge inventions.
Plasseraud IP is the leading group of intellectual property attorneys in France and a leader in Europe. Its leading position in the French market was consolidated by the merger, in November 2018, with EGYP, a highly reputed IP firm, particularly in the Biotech, Mechanical and Trademark domains.
It brings together more than 350 professionals, including 150 Patent and Trademark Attorneys (CPI), lawyers and engineers, including experts in mechanics, electronics, IT, biology and pharmaceuticals. In order to protect and enhance the value of intellectual property assets and to assist its clients in all issues relating to patents and trademarks, the group also includes experts in contract law, digital and personal data law, consultants acting in anti-counterfeiting seizures and lawyers.
Plasseraud IP supports international groups, mid-cap companies, SMEs, research organizations, public institutions, local authorities, start-ups and business leaders in their innovation projects, to protect their inventions, promote their ideas and defend their rights.
The group has offices in 9 French cities (Paris, Lyon, Lille, Toulouse, Bordeaux, Angoulême, Grenoble, Rennes, Strasbourg) and 5 international locations (Shanghai, Prague, Madrid, Alicante and Munich). Our Attorneys are qualified in several jurisdictions including France, UK, Spain, Germany, Czech Republic, Japan, China, Korea, Colombia, USA, and Canada.
Santarelli is one of France’s largest and most established intellectual property firms, advising foreign associates and their clients on all aspects of IP law in France and before European authorities.
Our role is clear: to act as a procedural and strategic partner for foreign IP firms needing local representation in Europe, particularly before the INPI, EUIPO, EPO and the Unified Patent Court (UPC).
With offices across France and a multidisciplinary team of patent attorneys, trademark attorneys and lawyers, we handle complex portfolios and contentious matters with precision, responsiveness and reliability.
Our team includes:
- French Patent and Trademark Attorneys (CPI), authorized to act before the French IP Office (INPI) and to represent clients before French courts,
- Attorneys-at-law and Patent Litigators authorized to plead before the Unified Patent Court (UPC),
- French and European trademark attorneys (trademarks, designs, copyrights, SPCs and domain names), with a long-standing experience in opposition, appeal and litigation.
Whether you require filings, renewals, oppositions, SPC strategy, litigation support or EU validations, we provide seamless, precise, and transparent representation across all jurisdictions.
Santarelli traces its roots back to Bonnet-Thirion, founded in 1852, one of the very first IP firms established in France. Over the decades, the firm has grown through a series of strategic mergers with respected practices, each contributing unique strengths and areas of expertise.
A&O Shearman is one of the pre-eminent legal practices in the Netherlands, advising domestic and international corporates, financial institutions, investment funds and government bodies on their most complex and strategic matters.
Over the last century we’ve been lucky enough to have played a part in protecting some of the world’s most ground-breaking inventions and high profile brands. You can trust us to know IP law inside out, to be curious, and to connect the dots to reach solutions others don’t.
We will provide you with a team, rich in real-world experience, comprising experts who have worked at the forefront of pioneering technologies. A substantial number of our lawyers hold qualifications in scientific or technical fields, meaning we are often called upon for our specialist knowledge and insight on large international mandates. We are respected for our creative and original solutions.
We offer both litigation and transactional support in relation to all IP rights, from small innovative projects to the largest, most complex and ground-breaking transactions and disputes.
Our approach has always been centred on client service, collaborating and innovating with our clients to create bespoke solutions that make their lives easier. This includes: our 'twobirds Pattern' product, a proprietary, in-house patent valuation and analysis tool, that allows us to landscape, analyse, and value patent portfolios in an automated and sophisticated way; and our innovative and dynamic Brand Protection Reporting Portal, which uses dynamic charts that give clients an up-to-date overview of their risk profile at any given time.
Talk to us to find out how our tools, experience and our genuine passion for IP can help you devise a strategy that will help to maintain your competitive edge, whilst protecting and optimising your IP in the best way possible.
Internationally Bird & Bird has over 400 IP lawyers, attorneys and legal professionals across our 32 offices, many of whom have known each other and worked together for years, meaning we're all on the same page and offer consistency and quality that runs through all levels of seniority. We are therefore ideally placed to devise and coordinate multi-jurisdictional litigation strategies and, in the future, to represent clients before the Unified Patent Court.
Office Locations: Abu Dhabi, Amsterdam, Beijing, Bratislava, Brussels, Budapest, Casablanca, Copenhagen, Dubai, Dublin, Dusseldorf, Frankfurt, The Hague, Hamburg, Helsinki, Hong Kong, London, Luxembourg, Lyon, Madrid, Milan, Munich, Paris, Prague, Rome, San Francisco, Shanghai, Shenzhen, Singapore, Stockholm, Sydney, Warsaw
Global Reach with Local Insight. With the combined talent of 2,800 lawyers spanning five continents, we bring a world of relevant experience to every matter. We create clarity from complexity, and forge deep, committed client relationships in the process.
Precision and Progress in action. At Hogan Lovells, we fuel progress with forward-thinking ideas, embracing “the possible” as a mindset to reach the very best outcome. Our deep understanding of highly regulated sectors gives our clients a unique perspective and the upper hand in a complex world. Our sector approach has made us the leaders in life sciences and healthcare, financial institutions, technology, media, energy, and mobility, where we continue to broaden and deepen our client relationships.
Broader Perspectives. Breakthrough Solutions. Clients turn to us for incisive advice and actionable outcomes. Our teams thrive on collaboration, believing that diversity of thought and experience is critical to achieving client ambitions.
Advocates for a more positive future. We stand for legal excellence across the board. Giving back to communities and society is part of our DNA. Through pro bono activities, community investment and responsible business contributions, we make a meaningful and positive impact in our society.
HOYNG ROKH MONEGIER is a leading European intellectual property law boutique. It is the top choice for high-stakes cross-border IP litigation, including at the Unified Patent Court (“UPC”).
Its international team of around 130 dedicated IP professionals across five countries combines legal and technical expertise in patents, trademarks, copyrights, design rights, and trade secrets to protect innovation worldwide.
Patents & the UPC
Recognising the importance of the UPC from the start, HOYNG ROKH MONEGIER has quickly become one of the leading firms representing parties before the UPC. With extensive experience in cross-border patent disputes and involvement in many of the early cases at the UPC, the firm’s teams leverage their deep expertise and strategic approach in navigating the challenges and opportunities of the system.
Trademarks, Copyrights & Design Rights
HOYNG ROKH MONEGIER offers comprehensive legal advice and litigation services in trademarks, copyrights, and design rights. The firm represents clients before national and European courts and authorities, ensuring effective management and enforcement of IP portfolios.
Trade Secrets
HOYNG ROKH MONEGIER provides comprehensive and strategic protection of trade secrets, helping clients safeguard their confidential business information and technological innovations. Services include risk assessment, compliance strategies, litigation and dispute resolution.
Further services
HOYNG ROKH MONEGIER moreover assists and represents clients in various fields closely related to IP, such as pharmaceutical regulatory law, unfair competition, media and advertising law and all IP-related contracts. Also in these fields, HOYNG ROKH MONEGIER is your trusted partner. https://www.hoyngrokhmonegier.com/
TMark Conseils specializes in European and French intellectual property law and is a member of the French National Association of IP Attorneys (CNCPI). The firm was founded in 1993 on the shared belief in focusing on meeting the client’s special needs and expectations. Today, Tmark Conseils team of 25 members of staff and 5 partners are all committed to delivering first-class services that are tailored to each client’s particular requirements, budgets and timelines regardless of whether the client is a large multinational company a medium size operator, a start-up or an individual business person.
Areas of Expertise
- IP strategy definition and development
- Filing and prosecution of trade mark, design, domain names applications, renewals
- Trademark oppositions before INPI, EUIPO (and internationally), UDRP proceedings
- Drafting and negotiating IP agreements (assignment, license, coexistence…)
- Enforcement and protection of IP rights
- IP Cross boarder litigations
- Brand protection (Customs watch and judicial proceedings)
- Audit, due diligence and assessment of portfolios of all types of IP rights.
International IP Networks and Experience
Tmark Conseils works both in France, before EUIPO and internationally. Tmark Conseils closely collaborates with a worldwide network of IP firms chosen because of their high level of expertise, responsiveness, cost efficiency services and involvement. Tmark Conseils is very active in cross boarder IP litigations.
Guidance, Support and Clearance
Tmark Conseils staff accompanies their clients in order to fully protect their IP rights at the national, European and international levels.
Tmark Conseils identifies and defines all available and appropriate strategies and solutions while being mindful of the client’s special interests and advises on protective measures and actions available both nationally at the European level and worldwide tailored to meet the technical, commercial and financial aspects and issues at hand.
The firm’s specific knowledge of procedural and administrative aspects of all IP-related matters in particular at the EUIPO level allows Tmark Conseils’s team of experts to deliver high-end support both in securing, maintaining and exploiting the client’s rights and setting up defensive arguments.
Network Memberships: INTA, ECTA, APRAM, CEIPI
Murgitroyd is a rapidly growing firm with innovation at its heart.
For over 50 years we’ve built a reputation as one of the world’s leading strategic IP firms. Trusted by global innovators and businesses to realise and protect the true value of their intellectual assets. History we may have, but we instead face forward. Our success lies in the positive relationships we build and our unrivalled breadth of expertise – from an unmatched technical knowledge to a proven commercial awareness.
We’re more than legal experts – we’re a strategic IP solutions firm with an unrivalled breadth of expertise. Our UK and European patent, trade mark and design attorneys bring together solid legal foundations, unmatched technical knowledge, and a commercial awareness that can drive growth and accelerate success.
We build relationships – globally. Our job is to protect and unlock the full potential of your innovations and ideas – not just in your country, but around the world. Our global team of specialists have an unrivalled knowledge in local laws and practices that provide a benchmark for advice and expertise wherever it’s needed to help you grow your business in markets you never thought possible, in ways you never imagined.
Our global office network spans Europe, North America and Asia. With over 440 employees (including over 350 attorneys) worldwide, our people have leading IP expertise across many industries including automotive, engineering & energy; consumer brands & services; chemistry & materials; life sciences & healthcare; and technology, media & telecoms.
Today, one of the most important resources of an entity is its ability to develop and successfully make use of innovative ideas. That said, it is no less important to be able to identify and remove monopoly rights that are unjustified, which constitute an obstacle to economic development and growth.
Jacobacci Avocats assists its clients to protect these assets, providing specialized legal assistance in its core areas of industrial and intellectual property, media and entertainment, information technology e regulatory, data protection and privacy.
The core characteristics of the practice include a client-centered approach and a pro-rights holders’ approach, utilizing experience acquired in Franceand abroad through a strong international practice, attention and efficiency, technological innovation and a detailed focus, on-going professional development and exploration of new frontiers in law and business.
We’re proud to work with some of the world’s most dynamic organizations and the leaders who drive them. We know that on any given day you’re tackling competition, corporate development, asset protection, talent management—some days all of the above. While there’s a bevy of smart folks out there to help you address them on a case-by-case basis, there are few who have the breadth and depth of focused knowledge to help you attend to them all and stay ahead of what’s next.
That’s McDermott.
When you hire us, you don’t just get the experience of an individual. You get a purpose-built, tightly woven network of legal thought leaders who marry their passion for business with a deep, focused understanding of the law.
And your team isn’t just the lawyers working on your business day one. It’s also their colleagues around the world who guide and advise around the edges—the ones who add diverse, nuanced perspectives to elevate strategy and surface highly effective—but often unexpected—solutions when a “simple” transaction becomes a bet-the-company deal or a basic arbitration turns into multi-year litigation.
We don’t just promote this approach—we thrive on it. We know that it’s our ability to tap into the particular knowledge of our individual lawyers and then to harness their collective experience that makes us uniquely qualified to help our clients move faster and propel their success.
You can see it the results we deliver and you’ll feel it when you meet with us to talk about your needs. You’ll know that we’re more than “just” lawyers. We’re scientists, accountants, analysts, policy makers, money managers and family members who love the law. We bring all of those experiences to bear for your business and the people you serve.
Most importantly, we’re committed to helping you make real progress against your goals—to turning those big ideas into actionable plans—and to making it as easy and enjoyable as possible.
Withers & Rogers is one of Europe’s largest dedicated intellectual property law firms, with offices across the UK, Paris and Munich. Established more than 130 years ago, we remain as passionate as ever about making intellectual property work to our clients’ best advantage. Today, our clients include many renowned, innovative organisations from across Europe, North America and Asia.
Withers & Rogers has a breadth and depth of experience and expertise that we believe is second to none. In addition to our practice groups, we have a number of specialist groups, enabling us to pool our industry knowledge and bring added value for our clients.
We offer a comprehensive service that extends to both securing IP rights – such as patents, trade mark and design registrations for the UK, Europe and further afield – and advising on their exploitation and enforcement. Alongside, we provide proactive support functions that help our clients keep track of their IP, stay on top of its maintenance, and stay in control of cost.
Recognition of the long-term, strategic importance of IP is growing apace, and to help our clients make the most of their creativity, we can build strategies that embrace critical areas like innovation culture, due diligence, freedom to operate, invention management, and patent mapping, to name but a few.
All of our patent and trade mark attorneys are selected on the basis of excellent academic achievement and industry knowledge. This ensures our clients receive a service that delivers both technical excellence and commercial insight.
SCAN Avocats is a specialist IP and IT law firm based in Paris. The firm (nine lawyers and two paralegals) has offices in Lyon and Strasbourg .
SCAN Avocats helps clients to protect their IP assets on a worldwide basis, thanks to its extensive network of correspondents. It is quick to respond, thanks to a combination of readily available technical knowledge and pragmatism.
SCAN AVOCATS's lawyers are well-known for their legal advice and representation on:
- Intellectual Property (including trademarks, designs and models, authors' rights, copyright, anti-counterfeiting and unfair competition);
- Information Technology (including domain names, internet, e-commerce and e-reputation); - Data privacy.
