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Founding Partner, Lawyer: Vanessa Bouchara
Quick facts
Number of IP Practitioners

6

Number of Partners

1

Established

2005

Languages

French, English and Spanish

Key practice areas
Copyright & related rights
Trade mark
Patent
Trusted Talent
Firm overview

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

Practice Areas & Sector Specialisations

Key IP Areas: Copyright, Designs, IP transactions, Trade mark contentious, Trade mark litigation, Trade mark office proceedings, Trade mark prosecution, Trade mark strategy & counseling

Key Sector Expertise: Advertising, Computer technology & services, E-commerce, Fashion & luxury goods, Food & beverage, Gaming, Furniture, Healthcare, Hospitality & leisure, ICT & software, Industrials, Internet, Media, Professional services, Retail, FMCG, Arts

 

Tel:+33 (0)1 42 25 42 30 Email:Contact Us Web Address:http://cabinetbouchara.com
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Testimonials

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.”

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