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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.

Work Highlights

  • A&O Shearman advised MGI on a patent dispute against Illumina Cambridge in the field of DNA sequencing.

Strengths

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A&O Shearman are extremely efficient. The lawyers are superb litigators, deliver very high-quality work products and get great results.

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The France team certainly has a high level of expertise in local law, particularly in the copyright field. 

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A&O Shearman are extremely specialised in the industry matters and are always clear and pragmatic in their recommendations

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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.

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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.

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Notable Practitioners

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Laëtitia Bénard
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Laëtitia Bénard
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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.

Laëtitia is one of the best patent litigators we work with globally.

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.

She is the leading lawyer for patent litigation in France.

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Laëtitia Bénard
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