Intellectual Property: Patents | France

Grégoire Triet is a highly respected practitioner with significant experience in patent litigation. He is equally well versed in patent infringement proceedings. Clients from the pharmaceutical and life sciences sectors turn to him for his longstanding expertise.

François Pochart is highly active on 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 representing clients before the European Patent Office.

Grégoire Desrousseaux draws from a wealth of experience and represents clients in complex patent infringement cases, nullity actions and opposition proceedings. He routinely handles cross-border and domestic mandates for clients in the telecommunications, medtech and automotive sectors.

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.

Anne-Charlotte Le Bihan is a respected practitioner advising on a range of patent mandates, most notably infringement proceedings. She leverages her expertise to assist clients operating in the life sciences and technology sectors.

David Por acts regularly on behalf of technology, telecoms and pharmaceutical clients in patent infringement and FRAND disputes. He joined Clifford Chance in March 2025.

Emmanuel Larere is recognised for his handling of litigation mandates, often on behalf of clients hailing from the pharmaceutical and life sciences industries. In addition, he assists high-profile luxury goods clients with trade mark, parasitism and design disputes.

Pauline Debré is well recognised for her patent expertise, including acting in infringement actions, revocations and validity cases. She is equally adept at advising on the IP aspects of corporate transactions.

Raphaëlle Dequiré-Portier mostly handles patent-related matters, both contentious and non-contentious. She is highly experienced in patent infringement, invalidation and SPC matters, and often advises pharmaceutical and telecoms companies.

Stanislas Roux-Vaillard is well placed to handle patent matters, including infringement proceedings and litigation. He regularly advises clients active in the pharmaceutical, technology and energy sectors on domestic and cross-border matters.

Thomas Bouvet is noted for his expertise in patent litigation and arbitration proceedings. He often acts on behalf of clients hailing from the healthcare and technology industries.

Jean-Frédéric Gaultier assists both domestic and international clients with patent infringement and litigation matters.

Managing partner Michel Abello is highly experienced in handling patent mandates, including infringement cases and validity claims. His client list includes companies in the telecommunications and healthcare sectors.

Benjamin May of ARAMIS Société d'Avocats frequently acts in patent disputes and ownership claims. He demonstrates further expertise in handling infringement cases and unfair competition matters. He is frequently sought after by clients in the life sciences and technology fields.

Emmanuel de Marcellus is skilled in handling both contentious and non-contentious patent matters, in addition to advising on unfair competition cases. He joined FTPA in January 2025.

Jean-Hyacinthe de Mitry demonstrates skill acting on both contentious and non-contentious patent mandates, including trade secrets and licensing agreements. He is sought out by clients in the pharmaceutical, construction and fashion sectors.

Julien Fréneaux acts on a wide range of IP matters, including international patent mandates.

Loïc Lemercier demonstrates particular strength in patent-related matters, notably patent litigation, protection and infringement actions.

Marianne Gabriel is adept at handling contentious patent matters for clients in the pharmaceutical and telecoms sectors. She has particularly strong expertise in FRAND, invalidity and nullity disputes.

Guillaume Dubos enters the rankings this year. He has a notable track record in patent litigation, as well as experience advising clients from the manufacturing, telecoms and pharmaceutical sectors.

Jules Fabre makes his entry into the rankings this year. He is particularly active in the life sciences and pharmaceutical sectors, handling both patent and SPC litigation, including domestic and cross-border cases. He moved to Taylor Wessing in May 2025.

Lionel Martin enters the rankings for the first time this year. He advises on patent litigation, including FRAND disputes. He represents domestic and international clients in French courts.

Thierry Lautier is highly regarded for his work in patent litigation, and advises on infringement, prosecution and enforcement cases. He is active across the telecoms, technology and automotive sectors.