Intellectual Property
Europe Guide 2024 : France
Band 3
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Dentons’ IP/T team in Paris is led by Loïc Lemercier and includes nine top-qualified IP lawyers. Our lawyers advise both leading domestic and international companies. They have a unique understanding of the clients’ complex business challenges and are able to manage all IP matters whatever sector or technology area (Life Science, Luxury, Telecommunications, Food & Beverage, etc.). Thanks to their deep sector and technology knowledge, our lawyers address complex legal questions with advice tailored to their clients’ business needs. From protecting intellectual property rights, through advising on data security issues, technology licensing and sourcing strategies, clients receive practical and informed guidance.
Regarding patent issues, Dentons’ Paris IP&T represents IP owner in enforcing or defending against patent claims. Our team is also very active in licensing, negotiating and drafting research agreements, and other contracts in order to value and enhance patents.
Dentons’ Paris IP&T offers both French and European Union capabilities. Dentons has the ability to enforce IP rights before French and European Union Courts, national offices and the European Union IP Office (EUIPO) in addition to the WIPO (in particular as regards UDRP proceedings) and to handle opposition, grant/registration refusal, and revocation procedures before the national and European courts as well as before the national IP office and EUIPO.
Chambers Review
Dentons is a respected practice providing a wide range of services in the field of IP. The firm notably advises clients on patent and trade mark infringement matters and disputes. The team also assists with mandates related to unfair competition and oppositions. It is experienced in the technology, pharmaceutical and fashion industries. The department acts for both domestic and international clients, frequently coordinating with its network to further assist with multi-jurisdictional issues.
Work Highlights
- Dentons represented Leroy Merlin in a copyright and trade mark litigation in relation to claims of trade mark infringements on the client's website.
Strengths
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"Dentons has litigation prowess combined with the adept ability to get to the heart of disputes. This allows the lawyers to provide strategic, actionable advice and intelligence."
"The IP team at Dentons is very responsive and provides high-quality support. The explanations are very clear."
"The lawyers at Dentons are all really competent and have the expertise we are looking for."
"Dentons has litigation prowess combined with the adept ability to get to the heart of disputes. This allows the lawyers to provide strategic, actionable advice and intelligence."
"The IP team at Dentons is very responsive and provides high-quality support. The explanations are very clear."
"The lawyers at Dentons are all really competent and have the expertise we are looking for."
Notable Practitioners
Isabelle Leroux draws upon her wealth of knowledge to advise clients on cross-border copyright and trade mark disputes. She is also experienced in unfair competition and infringement actions.
"Isabelle Leroux is an incredible lawyer. She is very creative, attentive, and wise with strong strategic skills."
"She is simply a perfect trade mark expert."
Loïc Lemercier demonstrates particular strength in patent-related matters, notably patent litigation, protection and infringement actions.
"Loïc Lemercier is a brilliant IP expert who is able to explain complex situations in very clear terms. Working with him and his team allows us to save a lot of time."
"Loïc Lemercier is a fantastic case leader and adept strategist. He has enabled us to align internal case goals with external positioning in an impactful manner."
"Loïc Lemercier is very thorough and committed to our brand. He tries hard to get a good result, and he puts a lot of effort into what he does. He also keeps us abreast of developing laws and things that would be relevant for us to know."
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Clients
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CNRS
IDEAT Editions
John Galliano
Merial
Novartis
Industries
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Chemicals
Construction
Entertainment
Food and beverage
Information technology
Life sciences/Pharma
Luxury & Fashion
Manufacturing
Mechanicals
Retail
Telecommunications and Media