LAWYER PROFILE

Charles Tuffreau

Global 2026

A&O Shearman

Ranked in 1 practice area

Intellectual Property: Patents

France

1 year ranked

About

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Practice Areas

Charles’s unique dual qualification as a European Patent Attorney and as an Attorney at law makes him particularly fit for handling complex patent litigation before both French Courts and the Unified Patent Court.

He has developed a cutting-edge expertise in dealing with validity and infringement issues, and is mastering all strategic and procedural aspects of patent litigation (in particular cross-border litigations, preliminary injunction proceedings and infringement seizures).

His practice focuses on representing innovative pharmaceutical companies to secure monopolies for their blockbusters and prevent the launch at risk of generic products. More generally, his engineering background and prior experience as a patent attorney enable him to be particularly at ease with handling patent litigation in the Medtech and Tech fields.

Charles co-heads the UPC section of the French Bar association for IP lawyers (AAPI).

Chambers Review

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Chambers Global Guide

Intellectual Property: Patents - France

Up and Coming

Individual Editorial

Charles Tuffreau handles patent litigation for domestic and multinational companies across industries such as pharmaceutical, biotechnology and cryptocurrency.

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Strengths

Provided by Chambers

We fully trust Charles in the management of our cases, he is very competent and responsive.
Intellectual Property: PatentsChambers Global Guide
Charles Tuffreau is someone who is very attentive and understanding. He is very sharp, quick to learn and answers very quickly and efficiently. He is a tenacious lawyer.
Intellectual Property: PatentsChambers Global Guide
Charles is always helpful and committed.
Intellectual Property: PatentsChambers Global Guide
Charles Tuffreau is open to discussions and explaining his point of views. He is very knowledgeable and happy to have a discussion so you feel comfortable with the decision.
Intellectual Property: PatentsChambers Global Guide