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Laëtitia Bénard

Global 2026

A&O Shearman

Ranked in 1 practice area

Intellectual Property: Patents

France

6 years ranked

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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 Global Guide

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.

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Strengths

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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 Global Guide
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 Global Guide
Laëtitia is a trusted and longstanding partner in defending our interests.
Intellectual Property: PatentsChambers Global Guide
Laëtitia is very strong. In France, she is the best.
Intellectual Property: PatentsChambers Global Guide
Laëtitia Bénard has a very good strategic vision and grasp of the field. She is very creative in her approach.
Intellectual Property: PatentsChambers Global Guide