Cyra Nargolwalla is a member of Plasseraud IP's Executive Committee. She began her career in IP at Plasseraud IP in 1994, and became a Partner in 2004. She specializes in biotechnology and pharmaceuticals (including vaccines, hormone therapy and cancer treatment), as well as in the textile, paper and food industries. She regularly represents clients in oral opposition and appeal proceedings before the EPO. She also handles litigation files for French and foreign clients. She regularly lectures on subjects relating to biotechnology/pharmaceutical patents and litigation. Cyra is Secretary of AIPPI and a member of CNCPI and IPO's Diversity & Inclusion Committee. She is also a member in a personal capacity of the EPO's Standing Advisory Committee (SACEPO), Working Party on Rules, following her appointment by the EPO President. Cyra is also Vice-President of the French office of AIPPI.
Year Joined Firm: 1994
Education/Alumni:
- Master’s Degree, Biochimie (Toronto)
- Bachelor of Laws & Bachelor of Civil Law, McGill University (Montreal)
- Maîtrise de Droit privé & Droit international privé, Université de Paris II (Assas)
Network Memberships: Cyra is Secretary of AIPPI and a member of CNCPI and IPO's Diversity & Inclusion Committee. She is also a member in a personal capacity of the EPO's Standing Advisory Committee (SACEPO), Working Party on Rules, following her appointment by the EPO President. Cyra is also Vice-President of the French office of AIPPI.
