LAWYER PROFILE

Laëtitia Bénard

France 2026

A&O Shearman

Ranked in 2 practice areas

Intellectual Property: Patents

France

16 years ranked

Pharma/Life Sciences: Intellectual Property

France

16 years ranked

About

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Practice Areas

Laëtitia is is Global Co-Head of IP Litigation.

Laëtitia is a litigator specializing in domestic and cross-border patent litigation.

She has a wealth of expertise in all intellectual property areas, more particularly having acted in numerous complex patent disputes involving pharmaceutical and high tech companies. She also advises on patent portfolios, patent validity, and freedom to operate issues. She has specific knowledge of the life sciences field, in which she also advises on various regulatory and contractual matters such as price regulation, advertisement for medicines, transfers of technology and anti-bribery rules.

Chambers Review

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Chambers France

Intellectual Property: Patents - France

Band 1

Individual Editorial

Laëtitia Bénard demonstrates leading experience in contentious patent mandates, including infringement claims and enforcement. Her vast experience in the life sciences field means that she is regularly sought after by major pharmaceutical companies.

Editorial individuel

Laëtitia Bénard possède une expertise de premier plan dans le domaine des mandats de brevets litigieux, y compris l'action en contrefaçon et l’application. Sa vaste expérience dans le domaine des sciences de la vie lui vaut d’être régulièrement sollicitée par de grandes entreprises pharmaceutiques.

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Pharma/Life Sciences: Intellectual Property - France

Band 1

Individual Editorial

Laëtitia Bénard remains a key name in the market and is recognised for her expertise in domestic and multi-jurisdictional patent litigation. She represents leading global pharmaceutical companies in proceedings at the French and European levels.

Editorial individuel

Laëtitia Bénard reste un nom incontournable sur le marché et est reconnue pour son expertise dans les contentieux de brevets nationaux et multi-juridictionnels. Elle représente des sociétés pharmaceutiques mondiales de premier plan dans le cadre de procédures aux niveaux français et européen.

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Strengths

Provided by Chambers

Laëtitia Bénard has a very good strategic vision and grasp of the field. She is very creative in her approach.
Intellectual Property: PatentsChambers France
Laëtitia Bénard is extremely experienced, knows the French community and system very well. She is really smart and adds a lot of value to the case.
Intellectual Property: PatentsChambers France
She is one of the most well-known IP lawyers in France. She is one of the best with a very impressive track record of litigation over the years.
Intellectual Property: PatentsChambers France
Laëtitia is very strong. In France, she is the best.
Intellectual Property: PatentsChambers France
Laëtitia is a trusted and longstanding partner in defending our interests.
Intellectual Property: PatentsChambers France
Laëtitia Bénard a une excellente vision stratégique et une parfaite maîtrise du terrain. Son approche est très créative.
Intellectual Property: PatentsChambers France