Intellectual Property: Trade Mark & Copyright | France

Chair of Hogan Lovells Marie-Aimée de Dampierre often advises on trade mark and copyright infringement, with further experience in unfair competition matters. She additionally appears before French courts defending clients from the consumer goods and media sectors in disputes.

Alexandra Neri is a respected practitioner in the IP market who assists with both litigious and advisory matters. Her expertise spans trade mark and copyright infringements and unfair competition mandates for clients in the technology and e-commerce industries.

Emmanuel Baud is well placed to handle complex matters involving trade mark and copyright protection, cancellation and infringement. He assists with domestic and cross-border matters for clients in the technology, cosmetics, and food and beverage industries.

Alexandre Rudoni moves up the rankings this year. He regularly represents high-profile clients in the technology and entertainment industries in copyright and trade mark litigation matters. He is particularly recognised for his experience in relation to the video games sector. He joined Hogan Lovells in June 2025.

Frank Valentin of DLA Piper is experienced in advising on both domestic and cross-border trade mark disputes. He demonstrates further skill in portfolio management and trade mark clearances. His clients are mainly active across the life sciences and TMT industries.

Gaëlle Bloret-Pucci of BCTG Avocats often acts for clients on brand protection and trade mark and copyright infringement matters, whether contentious or non-contentious. She represents recognised names from the fashion, healthcare, and food and beverage industries.

Isabelle Leroux draws upon her wealth of knowledge to advise clients on cross-border copyright and trade mark disputes. She is also experienced in unfair competition and infringement actions.

Julien Horn acts for a range of corporate clients on litigious mandates, including enforcement and opposition proceedings. He is equally adept in the management of trade mark portfolios.

Marie Georges-Picot of BG2V is experienced in both advisory and litigious trade mark and copyright cases. She also assists entertainment and luxury goods companies with infringement matters.

Clara Steinitz represents clients in both domestic and cross-border trade mark and copyright infringement litigation. Her client roster includes significant players across the food and beverage, luxury goods and technology sectors.

David Taylor is specialised in matters related to domain names and is highly sought after by clients hailing from the digital media and e-commerce industries.

Edouard Fortunet has expertise in both contentious and non-contentious mandates, and assists clients operating in the entertainment, technology and healthcare sectors. He advises on trade mark enforcement and protection, infringements and licensing agreements.

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.

Nathalie Hadjadj-Cazier of Fieldfisher has a broad and varied practice acting in complex copyright infringement disputes, trade mark protection mandates and unfair competition claims.

Nathalie Marchand is noted for her vast knowledge in trade mark and copyright, and is sought after by clients for infringement, licensing and registration matters. She regularly acts in cases across the retail, technology and real estate sectors.

Olivia Bernardeau-Paupe of Dechert is well versed in trade mark and copyright law. In particular, she represents clients from the food and beverage, fashion and automotive sectors in trade mark infringement proceedings.

Pierre Massot of Cabinet ARENAIRE provides companies with advice on a range of IP issues, including unfair competition, parasitism, disputes and portfolio defence.

Sandra Strittmatter of Franklin enters the rankings this year and boasts expertise in trade mark, design and copyright matters. She also advises on domain name issues, and her client base includes both domestic and international companies.

Andrea Dufaure is increasingly recognised for her expertise in copyright and brand disputes before French courts. She advises clients hailing from the entertainment sector, including the gaming industry. She joined Hogan Lovells in June 2025.

Laura Morelli of ADVANT Altana acts for clients in contentious trade mark, design, copyright and licensing matters. She has notable expertise across the life sciences and technology sectors.