Intellectual Property | France

The firm's strong IP practice provides expertise in various sectors including life sciences and TMT, with further knowledge of the entertainment industry. The team is particularly well regarded for its ability in patent disputes, while also offering knowledge of litigious trade mark and copyright issues. The lawyers are also strong in non-contentious IP matters. The department advises both local and international clients.

August Debouzy's exceptional team advises on all aspects of IP cases. The department has notable expertise in patent issues before the French courts and the European Patent Office, in addition to experience assisting with trade secret cases. The law firm acts in infringement and nullity proceedings as well as patent prosecution and FRAND disputes. The team is instructed by an array of international names from the pharmaceutical, telecommunications, automotive and technology industries. The firm is also equipped to handle trade mark and copyright matters, such as parasitism, unfair competition and registrations.

Gide Loyrette Nouel provides a full-service offering across the intellectual property practice area, from corporate IP matters to cross-border patent disputes. The team has a strong track record in infringement proceedings. It advises French and multinational clients from various industries, including automotive, pharmaceuticals and life sciences, and fashion. Additionally, the department handles copyright and trade mark mandates.

Bird & Bird has a recognised practice advising on all aspects of IP. The department focuses on patent law, including infringement proceedings before French courts. Its skill 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.

Hogan Lovells has a well-regarded team that provides a full service in IP. The law firm has strong activity in different sectors including pharmaceuticals, technology and consumer goods, with industry-specific expertise. The team is adept at handling multi-jurisdictional mandates in collaboration with its extensive network. It advises large-scale international companies as well as local clients. The department has particular expertise in domain name matters, with further strength in patent litigation.

Jones Day boasts a strong practice covering all areas of IP. The law firm assists an impressive clientele including sizeable companies from the healthcare, technology and fashion industries. The team handles patent, copyright and trade mark disputes, most notably regarding infringement, revocation and enforcement matters. It regularly cooperates with its international offices to advise on multi-jurisdictional mandates.

CASALONGA is a notable IP boutique that is well equipped to advise on contentious and non-contentious trade mark and patent mandates. The law firm assists with infringement and nullity proceedings, in addition to acting in opposition and unfair competition cases. Its client roster features companies from the pharmaceutical, energy and consumer goods sectors. The team also benefits from the involvement of trade mark and patent attorneys.

De Gaulle Fleurance advises on all areas within IP, with particular experience in copyright and trade mark issues. The team's work spans both advisory and litigious mandates, including trade mark portfolio management and enforcement proceedings. The law firm offers additional expertise in patent infringement cases. The department is active in different industry sectors including consumer goods, technology, pharmaceuticals and life sciences. Its client roster includes international corporate clients, domestic companies and public organisations.

Dentons houses 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 the firm's network to further assist with multi-jurisdictional issues.

Linklaters has an experienced practice that advises 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.

Taliens is skilled at handling a wide range of intellectual property matters. The firm offers distinct experience in patent-related cases, with skill in patent infringement claims, SPC decisions and litigation mandates. Its service also encompasses trade mark and copyright cases through advice on disputes and unfair competition files, among other areas. The team's broad practice makes it a strong name for clients operating in the pharmaceutical, fashion and telecommunications industries.

Abello IP Firm maintains a strong practice in patent-related matters. The law firm handles infringement actions, validity claims and disputes. The lawyers advise clients hailing from the telecommunications, healthcare, construction and manufacturing sectors.

Baker McKenzie is a solid firm involved in both contentious and non-contentious work. The team covers trade marks and copyrights across a range of jurisdictions, with work spanning infringement actions and unfair competition. The lawyers represent local and international clients in different industries including luxury, digital media and consumer goods. The team also assists clients with the management and defence of global trade mark portfolios and anti-counterfeiting matters.

BARDEHLE PAGENBERG enters the rankings this year due to recognition for its expertise in patent, trade mark and copyright law. The law firm is particularly active in patent disputes and assists clients active across the technology, telecoms and life sciences sectors. The Paris team works collaboratively with the firm's German offices to assist with cross-border mandates.

Herbert Smith Freehills advises on the full range of IP matters while covering various industry sectors, including pharmaceuticals, retail and technology. The team is experienced in litigating before French courts, with further expertise in handling non-contentious mandates. The law firm assists with trade mark infringement proceedings, unfair competition and anti-counterfeiting mandates. The practice represents a number of large multinational clients and utilises the firm's network of offices to advise on cross-border matters.

Pinsent Masons is highly regarded for its domestic and multi-jurisdictional intellectual property practice. The firm regularly represents pharmaceutical, automotive and technology clients in patent infringement and nullity litigation. It also has notable expertise in trade mark defence and opposition proceedings.

Simmons & Simmons' noteworthy IP department is active on contentious patent and trade mark matters. The law firm also assists with patent validity and infringement actions, with further activity in unfair competition. The team is often retained by clients from the pharmaceutical and healthcare as well as manufacturing sectors.