Intellectual Property
Europe Guide 2024 : France
Band 2
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Provided by Bird & Bird
Track record for excellence
Bird & Bird consistently remains at the forefront of intellectual property, particularly commended for its strength in IP strategy and litigation. Providing sound strategic guidance from the moment of a brand’s inception, Bird & Bird is a prime destination for rights holders with global concerns.
We have one of the biggest IP teams in France, with 19 highly skilled lawyers dedicated to IP alone.
We have a very strong sector focus particularly innovative industries such as Life Sciences & Healthcare, Media, Entertainment & Sport and Tech & Comms.
We offer unmatched contentious and non-contentious capabilities and experience in relation to all IP rights trade marks, patents, copyright and database rights, confidential information and data privacy.
We advise on IP protection, enforcement, strategic management, valuation and monetisation of brand portfolios. Because of our broad remit our clients are an eclectic mix of the diverse and traditional.
Many of our lawyers are dual-qualified across a range of technical fields, this coupled with our experience working with some of the world's leading innovators, means we have a wealth of expertise in providing both strategic commercial advice and invaluable technical insight.
Chambers Review
Bird & Bird is a recognised practice advising on all aspects of IP. The department focuses on patent law, including infringement proceedings before French courts. Its skill also extends to advice on IT-related IP issues and trade mark and copyright matters. The law firm advises clients from different industry sectors including technology, life sciences and food and beverages. The team acts from the firm's Paris and Lyon offices and utilises its extensive international network for cross-border matters.
Work Highlights
- Bird & Bird defended Honeywell in a European patent infringement action.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"The firm has an excellent understanding of the technology and a mastery of the intricacies of French patent law."
"Bird & Bird is business-orientated and has an understanding of the client business, and is therefore very proactive. The team is highly competent on IP and privacy work, and is always up to date when it comes to new media or technologies."
"Bird & Bird completes high-quality, technical work."
"The firm is consistent, very pragmatic and solution-oriented."
"The firm has an excellent understanding of the technology and a mastery of the intricacies of French patent law."
"Bird & Bird is business-orientated and has an understanding of the client business, and is therefore very proactive. The team is highly competent on IP and privacy work, and is always up to date when it comes to new media or technologies."
"Bird & Bird completes high-quality, technical work."
"The firm is consistent, very pragmatic and solution-oriented."
Notable Practitioners
Anne-Charlotte Le Bihan is a respected practitioner advising on a range of patent mandates, most notably infringement proceedings. She leverages her expertise to assist clients operating in the life sciences and technology sectors.
"Anne-Charlotte Le Bihan is as much a strategist lawyer as a fine negotiator."
"She is very active in conferences and appreciated by clients."
Thierry Lautieris highly regarded for his work in patent litigation, and advises on infringement, prosecution and enforcement cases. He is active across the telecoms, technology and automotive sectors.
"His technical analysis skills are first-class, and he is thorough, comprehensive and able to review and summarise lots of information quickly."
"Thierry Lautier provides a very high level of service. His advice helps with getting the right configuration for a given situation. On top of this, his advice is always well grounded and thus easily applicable."
"Thierry Lautier has a strong technical grasp."
Ranked Lawyers at
Bird & Bird
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Clients
Provided by Bird & Bird
Airbus
Canon
Citadines
CrossFit
Dailymotion
Heidelberg Group
Hiscox
Jackel Group
Nespresso
Nestlé Healthcare and Nestrade
Technicolor
Zodiak Media Group
Industries
Provided by Bird & Bird
Aerospace & Defence
Autombiles & Parts
Chemicals
Education
Financial Services
Food & Drinks Producers
Industrial Engineering
Life Sciences & Pharmaceuticals
Media
Retail & Consumer
Technology, Hardware & Electronics
Telecommunications
Travel & Leisure