ADVANT Altana sustains its strong footing in the industry which is evident in the firm’s ability to handle litigation both internationally and domestically in all major intellectual property courts including WIPO, EUIPO and French Courts. The team handles the day-to-day management of trademarks and designs but is also particularly skilled in infringement, cancellation, and invalidity proceedings. The practice is led by Pierre Lubet , Laura Morelli and Jean-Guy de Ruffray. Camille Raclet is also recommended.

The team at boutique firm Armengaud Guerlain remains at the forefront in this area, advising an array of big-ticket clients across various industries, with clients including multinational clothing , blue-chip consumer electronics, and motion picture companies. Its work in this area spans litigation in French and European courts, trademark and design infringement actions, as well as due diligence and licensing matters. The firm is led by Stéphane Guerlain, who advises on the full gamut of trade marks, designs, copyright, patents and unfair competition, and Catherine Mateu, who assists with cross-border litigation and contracts in English, Spanish and French.

The team at Baker McKenzie is a first port of call for global clients active in sectors including luxury goods, high street fashion, technology and software, pharmaceuticals and tyre manufacturing. The team regularly advises on pre-contentious matters including mediation and negotiations as well as handling a steady pipeline of litigation before European and French courts, enforcement, depositions, anti-counterfeiting measures and cancellation matters. The team is led by Nathalie Marchand, who  is a key name for IP litigation. Pauline Celeyron was promoted to the partnership in 2024.

Bird & Bird is widely respected for its strength in advising on high-profile international and European trademarks and designs matters. The team is regularly sought out by manufacturers and technology companies across a variety of industries including retail, food and beverages, pharmaceuticals and electronics for comprehensive trademark and design advice. Anne-Charlotte Le Bihan, who is noted for her expertise in pan-European litigation, and Géraldine Arbant , who has a wealth of experience advising on strategic IP management, are the practice heads. Edouard Treppoz is also noted.

The team at De Gaulle Fleurance & Associés retains its strong position in the market advising an impressive variety of clients, including high street fashion brands, sports federations, technology conglomerates and film companies. The practice regularly undertakes litigation, licensing, registration and IP portfolio management but also has expertise in criminal copyright and competition issues relating to the trademark and design space. Louis de Gaulle and Georgie Courtois have extensive experience representing clients at court level. Julien Horn focuses on technology-related IP and Francine Le Péchon-Joubert has expertise in contractual matters. Serge Lederman is also noted for his skill in litigation.

The team at DLA Piper 'distinguishes itself by its high level of technicality and pugnacious nature in contentious matters' and the group is adept at handling disputes involving parallel proceedings in other countries. Practice head Frank Valentin has a strong focus on IP litigation for clients in the TMT and health sectors. Cédric Meiller stands out for his 'inventiveness and analysis' and Floriane Chartier-Chanot provides additional support in litigation and transactional matters.

The team at Gide Loyrette Nouel A.A.R.P.I. is a powerhouse in the trademarks and design space, with the group routinely involved in precedent-setting cases both in the French Supreme Court and the EUIPO. Although the team has a strong focus on IP litigation, it is also well-equipped to handle any M&A-related work in this space and is also active in trademark filing, prosecution and portfolio management. Raphaëlle Dequiré-Portier, Emmanuel Larere and Jean-Hyacinthe de Mitry are the highly respected practice heads.

The team at Gowling WLG is a popular choice to handle simultaneous litigation, pre-litigation mediation, as well as depositions and oppositions at a US, EU and French level. Litigator Céline Bey combines her trademarks and design practice with advice on privacy, marketing, advertising and unfair competition law. The practice was bolstered by the addition of Marianne Schaffner in May 2024 from Reed Smith; she leverages her knowledge of both the US and EU litigation systems to act for clients in sectors including electronics, telecoms pharmaceutical, chemistry and consumer products. Alexis Augustin provides additional support.

Havard Duclos & Associés regularly assists with licensing and exploitation matters as well as handling litigation before European and French courts. Clients include social media platforms, luxury fashion designers, food retailers and football associations. The team is led by Sophie Havard Duclos, who is 'a very skilled lawyer and excellent litigator'. Constance Percevaux and Pauline Casanova are other names to note.

Herbert Smith Freehills LLP has a full spectrum practice handling regulatory compliance, licence template reviews and portfolio management but is particularly commended for its litigation management. Practice head Alexandra Neri is noted for her work in IP and TMT disputes. Suzanne Carayol  specialises in online intellectual property infringement including issues concerning deepfakes and Laure Cardinet, who is qualified in Paris and New York, has considerable soft IP experience. Sébastien Proust leads on electronic commerce matters.

The team at Hogan Lovells (Paris) LLP regularly advises on the full gamut of issues including complex litigation both before French and European courts including EUIPO, as well as transactional matters, oppositions, registrations, and portfolio management. The firm also has strength in pre-litigation settlement including arbitration and mediation. Marie-Aimée de Dampierre is noted for her 'command of subjects spanning from A to Z'. David Taylor is highly reputed for his work in internet-related branding matters. Jane Seager focuses on the protection and recuperation of domain names as well as phishing and cyber-security matters. Claire Bratel provides additional support.

HOYNG ROKH MONÉGIER's team is well-equipped to handle cross-border IP litigation, where it frequently works with colleagues from across the firm's European offices. It regularly handles oppositions, enforcements, the protection of trade marks and designs as well as matters pertaining to geographical indicators, unfair competition and misleading advertising. The team is headed by ‘excellent litigator’ Sophie Micallef who handles IP litigation and pre-litigation for claimants and defendants. Denis Monégier du Sorbier  is another key name  and further bolsters its litigation offering.

Jones Day  is commended by one client for its 'impressive strike force' and it provides comprehensive advice on litigation and transactional work, regularly handling due diligence matters for major M&A transactions. The group has wide sector expertise but is particularly noted for its skill in handling life sciences matters. Emmanuel Baud is a highly regarded litigator. Edouard Fortunet is 'an outstanding and dynamic lawyer with strong litigation skills, easy to work with and creative in finding innovative solutions'.

The team at A&O Shearman handles litigation before French and European courts including the French Supreme Court, Court of Appeal and EUIPO. Dual New York and Paris-qualified lawyer Alexandre Rudoni heads the team and also leads the firm’s video games practice. The firm acts for an array of clients from sectors including food and beverage, entertainment, tech and tobacco.

Boutique firm Arenaire regularly advises on free-riding, unfair competition, application filings, registrations, as well as litigation and transactional-related IP matters for clients in the luxury goods, education and publishing sectors. The team is co-led by Pierre Massot, who is noted for his ' perfect command of legal matters while constantly keeping in mind the essentials and the economic implications', and ‘outstanding’ Lentini Thibault, who has a strong focus on criminal and customs law related to counterfeiting. Mythili Thaya, who is dual qualified in California and Paris, is also noted.

The team at BCTG Avocats, which has a strong focus on litigation and brand protection, regularly handles pan-European matters. Practice head Gaëlle Bloret-Pucci has a broad IP practice, advising on trademarks and anti-counterfeiting, designs, authors' rights and patents. Pauline De Drée is noted for her expertise assisting with advisory matters, litigation and contracts in all areas of intellectual property.

Casalonga fields a sizeable team in this area and is sought out by clients including retailers, food and wine manufacturers, and software and entertainment companies. The group handles litigation before the EUIPO, French courts, the French Intellectual Property Office, and European General Court proceedings. Managing partner Caroline Casalogna has a broad IP practice and Arnaud Casalonga‘s expertise crosses over to competition law as it relates to IP. Marianne Gabriel and Floriane Codevelle advise on the full gamut of issues from national and international IP litigation strategies, IP protection and defence to M&A, due diligence and contract negotiation. Karina Dimidjian-Lecomte, Laurence Schardt and Pascaline Vincent are other names to note, as is Cristina Bercial-Chaumier, who is admitted to the Paris bar and member of the Alicante bar and is a key name for any matters with a Spanish nexus.

Dentons serves as a trusted adviser to some of the world’s most prominent fashion brands, as well as social media platforms and technology companies. The team has experience of handling multiple litigations simultaneously as well as pre-litigation matters at a French and pan-European level. Practice head Loïc Lemercier handles trademarks and designs matters alongside a broader IP practice. Isabelle Leroux has notable strength handling literary and artistic property matters,

The team at DTMV & Associés' trademarks and designs offering across the continent with the team regularly handling German litigation concurrently with proceedings in France. The firm also has expertise in customs control and antipiracy matters. Clients include large multinational car manufacturers, luxury fashion designers, and global media and entertainment companies. The team is led by Thierry Mollet-Viéville; Pascal Lefort; Eleonore Gaspar; Thomas Cuche; and Lyon-based Grimaud Valat. Janin Reynaud Laurine left the firm.

The team at EBL Lexington Avocats has established itself as a go-to choice for major fashion brands, retailers and manufacturers and has a particular strength in handling anti-counterfeiting litigation. It has recently been instructed on several headline cases against counterfeiters. Laurent Levy  has a wealth of experience in the protection of distribution networks and anti-counterfeiting measures and Michael Piquet-Fraysse has strength in both civil and criminal litigation cases for clients involved in the luxury, fashion and textiles sectors as well as media and emerging tech industries. Christophe Glénat is able to draw on his previous experience as an in-house IP lawyer. Ilyes Gharbi is also noted.

Fiducial Legal by Lamy has expertise in portfolio management, as well as filings and trademark prosecution. Clients include software developers, fast food chains and manufacturers, among others. The firm is led by Karine Disdier-Mikus, who in addition to trademarks and designs matter also advises on domain names, unfair competition, infringement, franchising and licensing. Pierre Nieuwyaer and Marguerite Senard are able to utilise their knowledge of IT and cybersquatting law to advise on trademark and design matters.

The team at Fieldfisher is particularly noted for handling infringement proceedings, customs control and domain name issues alongside more general trademark litigation. The group frequently acts for multinational clients before a variety of courts and intellectual property offices as well as handling portfolio management globally. Nathalie Hadjadj-Cazier is an expert in drafting licensing, franchising and merchandising agreements. Franck Veisse brings expertise in competition, distribution and commercial contracts to trademark and design matters.

Boutique IP firm Kern & Weyl is a key name for trademark litigation, with expertise in handling anti-counterfeiting strategy, customs issues, and unfair competition. Recent work of note includes acting in major trademark infringement litigation for a major European car manufacturer which saw the firm defending its clients both in French and European counts before reaching a settlement. Tania Kern is an expert in national and multi-jurisdictional anti-counterfeiting programmes; Claire Weyl focuses on trademark litigation; Giulia Cortesi heads up the firm's Italian desk; and Florence Houisse leverages her expertise to advise Web3 companies.

Linklaters regularly advises international clients on their cross-border trademark proceedings. Led by Pauline Debré, the team also seamlessly integrates with the firm’s other departments and subsequently often advises on the IP aspects of financing and M&A deals. Clients include tech and software conglomerates, pharmaceutical companies and French automotive suppliers. Jean-François Merdrignac is adept at negotiating and drafting various agreements including those pertaining to joint ventures, R&D and collaboration agreements, and sponsorship agreements.

The team at Momentum Avocats has a high level of technical expertise that equips it to act for clients on sophisticated litigation in the IP space. Falling under the firm’s roster of clients are multi-national conglomerates in the luxury fashion, broadcasting and gaming industries to name a few. Julien Canlorbe advises listed companies, start-up companies and designers on projects and litigations concerning the protection of their IP rights. Jean-Sébastien Mariez focuses on IT service activities, media, gaming, luxury and consumer goods. Julie Carel advises on anti-counterfeiting policies and the full gamut of IP issues relating to intangible assets including protection and strategic valuation.

Osborne Clarke is experienced in the full range of trademark and design-related IP issues. The team regularly undertakes complex litigation for claimants and defendants  with regards to infringement and validity and also regularly handles risk management matters and trademark portfolios. Claire Bouchenard, who who has strength in IP, IT and digital regulation, jointly heads the team alongside Xavier Pican , who also heads up the firm’s blockchain line.

Pinsent Masons LLP handles a balanced mix of contentious and non-contentious matters, handling licensing issues, agreement drafting and negotiation, infringement litigation, brand protection, trademark strategy and prelitigation matters. The team is led by Jules Fabre who excels in life sciences and pharmaceuticals and is an expert in cross-border IP litigation. Emmanuel Gougé left the firm in September of 2024 to take up a role as a judge in the Court of Appeal of the Unified Patent Court.

Schmidt Brunet Litzler regularly handles advisory, strategic, litigious and registration issues for clients, while also noted for its strength in cease and desist-related action. Marie-André Nivet is an expert litigator for domain names, trademarks and designs, as well as unfair competition and Delphine Brunet-Stoclet is a respected player and has a strong following among clients in the advertising and media, as well as fashion, design, furniture and e-business industries.

Leveraging its position within the firm’s global IP group, the team at Simmons & Simmons provides a comprehensive coverage across a wide range of trademark and design issues. The firm regularly handles portfolio management and trademark degeneration defence for film production companies and soft drinks manufacturers but also has expertise advising clients within the fashion, shipping and biotech sectors. The team is led by Sarah Bailey  who is a specialist in unfair competition, advertising and data protection. Frédérique Potin provides additional support.

The team at Taliens provides a wealth of support for its clients when it comes to both French IP litigation as well as contractual, strategic, dispute and trademark filings, both in front of the French Trade Mark Office and French national courts. Clients include fashion houses, brands, fast-food chains and information conglomerates and it frequently works with other international law firms to service their clients on the French IP aspects. Clara Steinitz and Jean-Frédéric Gaultier have notable experience representing banks, infrastructure funds, industrial companies, and car manufacturers. Grégoire Triet specialises in strategy formulation, trade mark defence and prelitigation advice.

The team at Taylor Wessing regularly advises on cancellations, trademark filing and protection, portfolio management, anti-counterfeit actions, while also handling infringement matters. Marc Schuler is an expert in brand management and in securing IP rights in transactions for both traditional and new media. Inès Tribouillet, who is dual qualified in New York and Paris, advises on protection, exploitation and defence of intangible assets including trademarks, designs, domain names in the digital content, retail, architecture and fashion sectors.

UGGC Avocats has expertise in registered and unregistered trademarks and distinctive signs which includes domain names, protected designations of origin, and protected geographical indications as well as collective trade marks. Anne-Marie Pecoraro advises on the full gamut of IP litigation and Corinna Khayat has notable strength handling trademark litigation. Elisabeth Logeais specialises in licensing and Rodolphe Boissau provides support for clients in the entertainment industry with regards to their contentious IP work.

The expertise of August Debouzy expands across a variety of industries and sectors including AI, media, entertainment, art, fashion, jewellery, cosmetic, health, luxury goods, tobacco, and telecoms. The firm handles litigation as well as portfolio management, customs, contracts and audits. The team is led by experienced litigators Mahasti Razavi and Grégoire Desrousseaux. Amélie Tripet and Pierre Pérot provide additional support.

The team at Benoliel Avocats has a comprehensive IP service that serves French and international clients, where it handles litigation before both French regional and European courts. Clients are predominantly drawn from the audiovisual, distribution, food, pharmaceutical, TV production and cosmetics sectors. Litigation expert Sylvie Benoliel-Claux, who is noted for her strategic skills, leads the firm. Anne-Sophie Leroi and Sonia Benali-Kaleva provide additional support.

Cabinet Bouchara Avocats regularly advises on oppositions, registrations, licensing contract negotiations and drafting as well as trademark litigation before the French Trademark Office. Practice head Vanessa Bouchara also handles infringement, parasitism, and unfair competition cases. Adèle Maier and Louise Lacroix are also noted.

The team at CMS Francis Lefebvre regularly handles trademark infringement litigation, protection actions as well as the drafting and negotiation of agreements. The group also provides support to the firm's tax team on the reorganisation of IP portfolios. Sabine Rigaud, who is able to draw on previous experience gained in-house, has a broad advisory and litigation practice.

De Pardieu Brocas Maffei has a comprehensive IP law offering, handling litigation, contract negotiation, distribution and partnership agreement drafting and negotiation. Its broad client base includes companies from the biotechnology, telecoms, textile, luxury goods, automotive and banking sectors. Barbara Levy is the key name.

Richard Willemant, who is a member of both the Quebec and Paris bars, leads the team at FÉRAL. The group advises on actions to protect trademarks, domain names, designs, anti-counterfeiting actions and regulatory matters, among other work.

Harlay Avocats advises on the full gamut of intellectual property issues including pre-litigation, management and exploitation of portfolios, as well as litigation before the European and French courts. Sabine Lipovetsky, who has expertise in trademarks and unfair competition issues, and Fabrice Perbost, who is a key name for due diligence supervision, trademark enforcement, domain names, unfair competition and parasitism, are the practice heads.

Jeantet 's practice was bolstered by the arrival of Benjamin May in early 2025 from Aramis. He now jointly heads the practice with Frédéric Sardain . The group has considerable strength handling cross-border litigation and has seen an uptick in matters related to the life sciences, biotech and cosmetics sectors.

The team at Joffe & Associés is sought out by clients in the luxury goods and and consulting industries, among others, to assist with the safeguarding of IP matters, including protection and enhancement. Véronique Dahan, who handles litigation and advisory matters and also has expertise in digital marketing matters, and Emilie De Vaucresson, who is notable for assisting with the digital and IT aspects of IP, are the practice heads.

Osmose has strong skill sets in contentious matters, particularly in counterfeiting and unfair competition, but also remains a key name for trademark monitoring, prelitigation and IP audits, among other matters. Clients span sectors including consumer products, luxury goods, automotive and insurance. Alexandra Le Corroncq and Alexis Vichnievsky are the practice heads.

Valther excels in advising clients on the full gamut of IP issues and regularly handles contentious and non-contentious work including strategic advice, registrations, oppositions, agreement negotiations and drafting. The team has notable experience handling matters with a nexus to Africa. Clients include companies from the hospitality, sports, museum, luxury fashion, music and wine industries. Co-heads Xavier Près and Vincent Varet lead the team and also handle transactional work and portfolio management. Clara Molinier and Valentine Roy are also key names at the firm.

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