Intellectual Property: Patents | Europe

Denis Monégier du Sorbier is a highly respected practitioner who has a long track record representing clients in cross-border patent disputes.

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 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.

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.

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 moves up the rankings this year and acts regularly on behalf of technology, telecoms and pharmaceutical clients on patent infringement and FRAND disputes.

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.

Marianne Schaffner of Reed Smith LLP often assists clients from the technology, hospitality, and pharmaceutical sectors with patent litigation and infringement claims. She joined Gowling WLG in May 2024.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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 acting in the  pharmaceutical, construction and fashion sectors.

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

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.

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

Thierry Lautieris 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.