LAWYER PROFILE

Charles Bouffier

France 2026

Racine

Ranked in 1 practice area

Intellectual Property: Trade Mark & Copyright

France

1 year ranked

About

Provided by Racine

France

Practice Areas

Charles Bouffier specializes in IP / IT and media law. He advises and litigates for French and foreign companies in various sectors such as software, cinema, audiovisual, entertainment (video games, NFT), sports and luxury goods.

In the context of regular secondments, he has had the opportunity to assist software publishers, IT service providers and prestigious clients. He is also very focused in issues related to the management and protection of innovation (patents/know-how), AI and blockchain.

Charles has also developed a strong litigation practice in technical, IT and digital matters (in furtum investigative measures / infringement seizures / proceedings on the merits / forensic IT expertise). In particular, he has been practicing for more tha 10 years in IP/IT litigation (infringement of intellectual property rights and unfair competition, software compliance, IT project failure).

Areas of expertise:

- Intellectual property

- Information technology

- IP/IT litigation

- Data protection

- Content law

- Media law

Career

August Debouzy (2009-2022)

Professional Memberships

He has been a member of the Paris Bar since 2010 and joined Racine as a partner in 2022.

Charles Bouffier is a member of the Copyright Commission of the AIPPI (International Association for the Protection of Intellectual Property).

He is also a member of the Higher Council for Literary and Artistic Property.

Languages Spoken

French, English and Spanish

Chambers Review

Provided by Chambers

Chambers France

Intellectual Property: Trade Mark & Copyright - France

Up and Coming

Individual Editorial

Charles Bouffier of Racine is noted for his IP practice, which covers both patent and trade mark work. He acts for global clients on litigious and transactional matters, including patent infringement litigation and negotiating and drafting IP contracts.

Editorial individuel

Charles Bouffier de Racine est réputé pour sa pratique IP, couvrant brevets et marques. Il représente des clients mondiaux en contentieux et transactionnel, incluant litiges de contrefaçon de brevets et négociation/rédaction de contrats IP.

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Strengths

Provided by Chambers

Charles Bouffier is absolutely my go-to lawyer in France. He handles our cases absolutely fantastically. I couldn't wish for a better lawyer.
Intellectual Property: Trade Mark & CopyrightChambers France
Charles Bouffier's knowledge of IP issues is excellent.
Intellectual Property: Trade Mark & CopyrightChambers France
Communication and negotiation go smoothly, and clients feel very reassured with him. He brings a lot of calm to everything.
Intellectual Property: Trade Mark & CopyrightChambers France
Charles Bouffier a d'excellentes connaissances en matière de propriété intellectuelle.
Intellectual Property: Trade Mark & CopyrightChambers France
Charles Bouffier est sans conteste mon avocat de référence en France. Il gère nos dossiers de façon absolument fantastique. Je ne pourrais pas rêver d'un meilleur avocat.
Intellectual Property: Trade Mark & CopyrightChambers France
La communication et la négociation se déroulent sans accroc, et les clients se sentent très rassurés en sa présence. Il apporte beaucoup de sérénité en toutes circonstances.
Intellectual Property: Trade Mark & CopyrightChambers France