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Provided by François Pochart
François Pochart assists French and foreign clients on patent-related issues – in an advisory role, with opposition proceedings before the European Patent Office and with litigation before the French courts.
François Pochart advises in particular on regulatory issues and issues in connection with supplementary protection certificates (SPCs) and plant protection products. François Pochart is very active in the EPO litigation (oppositions and appeals), and represents his clients in oral proceedings in Munich or the Hague more than once a month.
He has an extensive experience in matters related to pharma/life sciences (regulatory, supplementary protection certificates) and is also active in the oil, construction, chemicals and consumer goods sectors.
François Pochart was admitted to the Paris bar in 2011 and joined August Debouzy the same year, after having worked as a patent attorney for more than 15 years. He leads a team composed of lawyers and of patent attorneys who are also engineers.
Former secretary of the CNCPI (French professional association of patent attorneys), former Group President of Union IP and member of AIPPI.
Provided by Chambers
François Pochart accesses the top band this year and is highly active in a range of patent-related matters, including nullity proceedings, trade secrets and opposition and infringement disputes. He is also well placed to handle international cases and has experience in representing clients before the European Patent Office.
Provided by Chambers
"François Pochart is easy to work with. He is very approachable and knowledgeable at the same time."
"He fully masters his specialty and knows how to adapt to his customers. He is a pleasure to work with."
"François Pochart is a fierce litigator."
"François Pochart is easy to work with. He is very approachable and knowledgeable at the same time."
"He fully masters his specialty and knows how to adapt to his customers. He is a pleasure to work with."
"François Pochart is a fierce litigator."
