Chambers Review
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Intellectual Property - France
What the Team is Known For
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.
Strengths
A&O Shearman are extremely specialised in the industry matters and are always clear and pragmatic in their recommendations
The firm has an extensive understanding of the pharmaceutical sector, both from an IP perspective and in terms of the business impact resulting from a patent loss.
The France team certainly has a high level of expertise in local law, particularly in the copyright field.
The team deliver quality service and are down to earth. We chose the firm because the lawyers connect with us and understand our needs. It is practical and easy to communicate with them.
A&O Shearman are extremely efficient. The lawyers are superb litigators, deliver very high-quality work products and get great results.
Work Highlights
A&O Shearman advised MGI on a patent dispute against Illumina Cambridge in the field of DNA sequencing.
Notable practitioners
Laëtitia Bénard demonstrates leading experience in contentious patent mandates, including infringement claims and enforcement. Her vast experience in the life sciences field means that she is regularly sought after by major pharmaceutical companies.
She is the leading lawyer for patent litigation in France.
Laëtitia Bénard is definitely an excellently skilled lawyer with quick thinking, an innovative way of reasoning and a lot of experience in the pharmaceutical industry.
Laëtitia is one of the best patent litigators we work with globally.
David Por acts regularly on behalf of technology, telecoms and pharmaceutical clients in patent infringement and FRAND disputes.
David Por thinks from the perspective of business and clients, and is very smart.
He is excellent and one of the first people I call for European patent problems. He has a lot of experience and is a tough litigator. I am a fan of his.
He is very good and personable, and he is so responsive.
Alexandre Rudoni moves up the rankings this year. He regularly represents high-profile clients in the technology and entertainment industries in copyright and trade mark litigation matters. He is particularly recognised for his experience in relation to the video games sector.
Alexandre's deep knowledge of current developments in local copyright and trade mark law is unmatched. He dives deep into each matter.
He is a strong litigator.
He is fantastic in intellectual property matters in France. I would not want to work with anyone else.
Alexandre Rudoni is the one to call in the gaming industry.
Alexandre leads with excellence, passion and ambition.
Andrea Dufaure is increasingly recognised for her expertise in copyright and brand disputes before French courts. She advises clients hailing from the entertainment sector, including the gaming industry.
Andrea puts the client first. She is very responsive and easy to work with.
Her expertise and quick learning abilities have made her our de facto attorney in France. Her knowledge of what's new in the local copyright arena makes her stand out.
She is incredible, with an enhanced knowledge in the field.
