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Hogan Lovells Cadwalader

Intellectual Property

Global Guide 2026 : France


Hogan Lovells Cadwalader

Rankings

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Intellectual Property - France

Band 2

Band 2


What the Team is Known For

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.

Work Highlights

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  • Hogan Lovells defended Mul-T-Lock France against an infringement claim before the UPC brought by IMC Créations.

Strengths

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  • Hogan Lovells embodies a combination of expertise, innovation, client-focused service and ethical practice.

    Intellectual Property respondentGlobal
  • Hogan Lovells explains the issues clearly and concisely. The lawyers anticipate questions we will ask so we are equipped with all the information, and they respond in a timely and complete fashion.

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  • Hogan Lovells has a broad practice in IP. The team is covering many subjects.

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Notable Practitioners

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  • Eminent PractitionersMarie-Aimée de Dampierre
    Eminent PractitionersMarie-Aimée de Dampierre

    Marie-Aimée de Dampierre

    Chair of Hogan Lovells Marie-Aimée de Dampierre often advises on trade mark and copyright infringement, with further experience in unfair competition matters. She additionally appears before French courts defending clients from the consumer goods and media sectors in disputes.

    • I love working with Marie-Aimée de Dampierre. She and her team are competent, timely, clear and concise, and always ready to help on complex issues.

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    • Marie-Aimée de Dampierre is someone very influential in France. She is a great lawyer who knows the case by heart, not a partner that does the minimum or delegates.

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    • Marie-Aimée de Dampierre provides clear and comprehensive guidance through complex legal scenarios. Her ability to simplify intricate legal concepts fosters a strong relationship built on trust.

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  • Band 2Stanislas Roux-Vaillard
    Band 2Stanislas Roux-Vaillard

    Stanislas Roux-Vaillard

    Stanislas Roux-Vaillard is well placed to handle patent matters, including infringement proceedings and litigation. He regularly advises clients active in the pharmaceutical, technology and energy sectors on domestic and cross-border matters.

    • Stanislas Roux-Vaillard is very responsible and easy to work with.

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  • Band 3Alexandre Rudoni
    Band 3Alexandre Rudoni

    Alexandre Rudoni

    Alexandre Rudoni 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. He joined Hogan Lovells in June 2025.

    • Alexandre Rudoni is very strategic, on point and always practical. He is very skilled.

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    • Alexandre is the best lawyer when it comes to gaming litigation.

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  • Up and ComingAndrea Dufaure
    Up and ComingAndrea Dufaure

    Andrea Dufaure

    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. She joined Hogan Lovells in June 2025.

Ranked Individuals at Hogan Lovells Cadwalader (4)

France

  • Profile image of Stanislas Roux-Vaillard

    Stanislas Roux-Vaillard

    Intellectual Property: Patents

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  • Profile image of Marie-Aimée de Dampierre

    Marie-Aimée de Dampierre

    Intellectual Property: Trade Mark & Copyright

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  • Profile image of Alexandre Rudoni

    Alexandre Rudoni

    Intellectual Property: Trade Mark & Copyright

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  • Profile image of Andrea Dufaure

    Andrea Dufaure

    Intellectual Property: Trade Mark & Copyright

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