Intellectual Property
Europe Guide 2024 : France
Band 3
Chambers Review
Linklaters is an experienced practice advising on a broad range of IP matters, spanning patents, trade marks and copyrights. The team represents clients in patent revocations, infringement proceedings and litigation. Its clientele is composed of international companies from the pharmaceutical, technology and food sectors. The law firm is well versed in handling cross-border mandates.
Work Highlights
- Linklaters represented Halozyme before the Paris Supreme Court in two proceedings against the French Patent Office decision to deny Halozyme's SPC applications.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"Linklaters offers pertinent analysis and good advice, and the team has a broad approach and manages all aspects of a potential dispute very well."
"I am impressed with Linklaters' ability to influence negotiations in a constructive manner."
"The firm understands the industry well and has good knowledge of both Europe and France."
"Linklaters offers pertinent analysis and good advice, and the team has a broad approach and manages all aspects of a potential dispute very well."
"I am impressed with Linklaters' ability to influence negotiations in a constructive manner."
"The firm understands the industry well and has good knowledge of both Europe and France."
Notable Practitioners
Pauline Debré is well recognised for her patent expertise, including acting on infringement actions, revocations and validity cases. She is equally adept at advising on the IP aspects of corporate transactions.
"Pauline Debré is competent and pragmatic with a deep experience of patent litigation. Her judgement is always pertinent, sharp and clever, with a global approach."
"Pauline Debré is a highly talented expert in her field. I also appreciated her ability to work as an extension of our team."
"Pauline Debré is very polished and clear."