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Bird & Bird

Intellectual Property

Global Guide 2026 : France

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Bird & Bird

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Intellectual Property - France

Band 2

What the Team is Known For

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.

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Work Highlights

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  • Bird & Bird represented Dexcom in four cases before the Paris Local Division of the UPC.

Strengths

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  • The lawyers at Bird & Bird have a great deal of expertise, a good team spirit, and a lot of energy and passion for their profession.

    Intellectual Property respondentGlobal

  • Every member of the Bird & Bird team is highly knowledgeable and committed to finding answers, no matter how long it takes. They are always forward thinking and proactive.

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  • Bird & Bird is highly adaptable to issues on cases. The lawyers are competent, very up-to-date with recent case law, attentive and available.

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Notable Practitioners

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  • Anne-Charlotte Le Bihan
    Anne-Charlotte Le Bihan

    Anne-Charlotte Le Bihan

    Anne-Charlotte Le Bihan is a respected practitioner advising on a range of patent mandates, most notably infringement proceedings. She leverages her expertise to assist clients operating in the life sciences and technology sectors.

    • Anne-Charlotte Le Bihan is one of the best attorneys we have had the pleasure of working with. She is highly skilled, reliable and solution-oriented.

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    • Charlotte is excellent, she can pick up the phone any time. She can pitch so well at different level in the company.

      Intellectual Property respondentGlobal

    • She is very expert and dynamic.

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    • Anne-Charlotte Le Bihan is very accessible. She answers the phone any time, works very hard and doesn't just delegate.

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  • Géraldine Arbant
    Géraldine Arbant

    Géraldine Arbant

    Géraldine Arbant is noted for her expertise in trade mark and copyright infringement cases. She assists clients across a broad range of industries, including fashion, food and beverage, and entertainment.

    • Géraldine Arbant manages her teams with foresight and competence. She inspires trust and serenity.

      Intellectual Property respondentGlobal

    • Géraldine Arbant is a very great expert. She has global and strategic vision.

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  • Thierry Lautier
    Thierry Lautier

    Thierry Lautier

    Thierry Lautier is highly regarded for his work in patent litigation, and advises on infringement, prosecution and enforcement cases. He is active across the telecoms, life sciences and automotive sectors.

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