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Intellectual Property: Patents | Global

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The Intellectual Property: Patents rankings table below has been designed to provide the most in-depth insights and reviews of the top ranked lawyers and law firms. The firms included in our rankings have been recommended by in-house counsel, other third-party experts and private practice lawyers. Our comprehensive research ensures you have all the information needed when looking to purchase legal services across France.

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Senior Statespeople
  1. S
    Denis Monégier du Sorbier
    HOYNG ROKH MONEGIER
    HOYNG ROKH MONEGIER | Intellectual Property: Patents
    2024 | Senior Statespeople | 20 Years Ranked
    Denis Monégier du Sorbier is a highly respected practitioner who has a long track record representing clients in cross-border patent disputes.
  2. Grégoire Triet
    Taliens | Intellectual Property: Patents
    2024 | Senior Statespeople
  3. Thierry Mollet-Viéville
    DTMV Avocats | Intellectual Property: Patents
    2024 | Senior Statespeople
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Band 1
  1. François Pochart
    1
    François Pochart
    August Debouzy
    August Debouzy | Intellectual Property: Patents
    2024 | Band 1 | 11 Years Ranked
    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.
  2. Grégoire Desrousseaux
    1
    Grégoire Desrousseaux
    August Debouzy
    August Debouzy | Intellectual Property: Patents
    2024 | Band 1 | 15 Years Ranked
    Grégoire Desrousseaux draws from a wealth of experience and represents clients in complex patent infringements, nullity actions and opposition proceedings. He routinely handles cross-border and domestic mandates for clients in the telecommunications, medtech and automotive sectors.
  3. Laëtitia Bénard
    1
    Laëtitia Bénard
    Allen & Overy LLP
    Allen & Overy LLP | Intellectual Property: Patents
    2024 | Band 1 | 13 Years Ranked
    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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Band 2
  1. Anne-Charlotte Le Bihan
    2
    Anne-Charlotte Le Bihan
    Bird & Bird
    Bird & Bird | Intellectual Property: Patents
    2024 | Band 2 | 6 Years Ranked
    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.
  2. David Por
    2
    David Por
    Allen & Overy LLP
    Allen & Overy LLP | Intellectual Property: Patents
    2024 | Band 2 | 6 Years Ranked
    "David Por's advocacy stands out. He is able to communicate the facts, legal positions, and technical aspects we need to know. He is also very open, realistic, and doesn't gloss over the challenges."
  3. Emmanuel Larere
    2
    Emmanuel Larere
    Gide Loyrette Nouel
    Gide Loyrette Nouel | Intellectual Property: Patents
    2024 | Band 2 | 15 Years Ranked
    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.
  4. Marianne Schaffner
    2
    Marianne Schaffner
    Reed Smith
    Reed Smith | Intellectual Property: Patents
    2024 | Band 2 | 14 Years Ranked
    Marianne Schaffner of Reed Smith LLP often assists clients from the technology, hospitality, and pharmaceutical sectors with patent litigation and infringement claims.
  5. Pauline Debré
    2
    Pauline Debré
    Linklaters
    Linklaters | Intellectual Property: Patents
    2024 | Band 2 | 11 Years Ranked
    Pauline Debré is well recognised for her patent expertise, including acting on infringement actions, revocations and validity cases. She is equally adept at advising on the IP aspects of corporate transactions.
  6. Raphaëlle Dequiré-Portier
    2
    Raphaëlle Dequiré-Portier
    Gide Loyrette Nouel
    Gide Loyrette Nouel | Intellectual Property: Patents
    2024 | Band 2 | 8 Years Ranked
    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.
  7. 2
    Sabine Agé
    HOYNG ROKH MONEGIER
    HOYNG ROKH MONEGIER | Intellectual Property: Patents
    2024 | Band 2 | 5 Years Ranked
    Sabine Agé has notable experience handling cross-border patent litigation cases. She often represents clients active in the technology and biotech sectors, and assists with infringement, enforcement and nullity proceedings.
  8. Thomas Bouvet
    2
    Thomas Bouvet
    Jones Day
    Jones Day | Intellectual Property: Patents
    2024 | Band 2 | 9 Years Ranked
    Thomas Bouvet is noted for his expertise in patent litigation and arbitration proceedings. He is often acting on behalf of clients hailing from the healthcare and technology industries.
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Band 3
  1. 3
    Emmanuel Gougé
    Pinsent Masons LLP | Intellectual Property: Patents
    2024 | Band 3 | 12 Years Ranked
    Emmanuel Gougé demonstrates experience handling pan-European patent litigation and infringement matters, as well as licensing agreements. He acts for clients from a wide range of sectors, including automotive, healthcare and technology.
  2. Michel Abello
    3
    Michel Abello
    Abello IP Firm | Intellectual Property: Patents
    2024 | Band 3 | 4 Years Ranked
    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.
  3. 3
    Stanislas Roux-Vaillard
    Hogan Lovells (Paris) LLP
    Hogan Lovells (Paris) LLP | Intellectual Property: Patents
    2024 | Band 3 | 10 Years Ranked
    Stanislas Roux-Vaillard is well placed to handle patent matters, including infringement proceedings and litigation cases. He regularly advises clients active in the pharmaceutical, technology and energy sectors with domestic and cross-border matters.
  4. Denis Schertenleib
    Schertenleib Avocats | Intellectual Property: Patents
    2024 | Band 3
  5. Jean-Frédéric Gaultier
    Taliens | Intellectual Property: Patents
    2024 | Band 3
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Band 4
  1. 4
    Amandine Métier
    HOYNG ROKH MONEGIER
    HOYNG ROKH MONEGIER | Intellectual Property: Patents
    2024 | Band 4 | 1 Years Ranked
    Amandine Métier specialises in patent litigation, and regularly represents clients in FRAND and cross-border disputes. She has experience across a variety of sectors, such as pharmaceutical, healthcare and telecommunications.
  2. 4
    Benoît Strowel
    HOYNG ROKH MONEGIER
    HOYNG ROKH MONEGIER | Intellectual Property: Patents
    2024 | Band 4 | 11 Years Ranked
    Managing partner Benoît Strowel is active in patent litigation, working across both the Belgian and French offices of the firm. He is frequently called upon by multinational pharmaceutical companies.
  3. Jean-Hyacinthe de Mitry
    4
    Jean-Hyacinthe de Mitry
    Gide Loyrette Nouel
    Gide Loyrette Nouel | Intellectual Property: Patents
    2024 | Band 4 | 3 Years Ranked
    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 acting in the pharmaceutical, construction and fashion sectors.
  4. Julien Fréneaux
    4
    Julien Fréneaux
    BARDEHLE PAGENBERG
    BARDEHLE PAGENBERG | Intellectual Property: Patents
    2024 | Band 4 | 3 Years Ranked
    Julien Fréneaux of BARDEHLE PAGENBERG acts on a wide range of IP matters, including international patent mandates.
    Key sectors
    Industrials, Engineering and Manufacturing|Retail and Consumer|Sport|Technology, Media and Telecoms (TMT)
  5. Marianne Gabriel
    4
    Marianne Gabriel
    CASALONGA
    CASALONGA | Intellectual Property: Patents
    2024 | Band 4 | 1 Years Ranked
    Marianne Gabriel is adept at handling contentious patent matters for clients in the pharmaceuticals and telecoms sectors. She has particularly strong expertise in FRAND, invalidity, and nullity disputes.
  6. Benjamin May
    ARAMIS Société d'Avocats | Intellectual Property: Patents
    2024 | Band 4
  7. Catherine Mateu
    Armengaud Guerlain | Intellectual Property: Patents
    2024 | Band 4
  8. Emmanuel de Marcellus
    Cabinet de Marcellus & Disser | Intellectual Property: Patents
    2024 | Band 4
  9. François Jonquères
    Simmons & Simmons LLP | Intellectual Property: Patents
    2024 | Band 4
  10. Thomas Cuche
    DTMV Avocats | Intellectual Property: Patents
    2024 | Band 4
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Up and Coming
  1. U
    Loïc Lemercier
    Dentons | Intellectual Property: Patents
    2024 | Up and Coming | 2 Years Ranked
    "Loïc Lemercier is very thorough and committed to our brand. He tries hard to get a good result, and he puts a lot of effort into what he does. He also keeps us abreast of developing laws and things that would be relevant for us to know."
  2. Thierry Lautier
    U
    Thierry Lautier
    Bird & Bird
    Bird & Bird | Intellectual Property: Patents
    2024 | Up and Coming | 1 Years Ranked
    "Thierry Lautier provides a very high level of service. His advice helps with getting the right configuration for a given situation. On top of this, his advice is always well grounded and thus easily applicable."