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    Mr Xavier Pican

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    Position

    Xavier is a Partner in Osborne Clarke’s high-performing Technology Innovation Media team, managing intricate data and life sciences projects. He also holds the influential role of Blockchain Chair for Osborne Clarke International.

    Career

    Combining a wealth of global experience in the life sciences, energy, telecoms and defence sectors with more than twelve years’ industrial experience, Xavier is an IP specialist with a passion for technology and its real-world application and protection.

    He works as both counsel and litigator in complex multicultural negotiations and transactions on both a national and international level, applying significant strategic expertise in patents, trademarks, software, data licensing and technology transfer. With this broad technical background, he offers clients a clear vision of the future – particularly relating to the development of smart societies and cities.

    His success in these challenging fields has seen him regularly ranked in the top tiers of IT and data lawyers, winning awards in both areas every year from 2019-2022.

    Languages

    French, English

    Memberships

    Xavier’s practical legal services are complemented by his position as lecturer at ESSEC Business School in smart cities and data, and his work is often featured in industry publications, covering subjects such as health data and privacy management.

    Education

    Having gained his legal education at Queen Mary Westfield College, London, and then Toulouse, Strasbourg and Paris

    Lawyer Rankings

    France > Media and entertainment: Advertising

    Osborne Clarke leverages its large, multidisciplinary team to specialise in areas including data privacy and personal data, advertising regulations and greenwashing claims. A stellar roster of clients reflects the firm’s extensive sectoral expertise, representing clients in diverse industries such as tech, gaming, entertainment, lifestyle, confectionary and real estate. Claire Bouchenard possesses expertise in the full gamut of advertising matters, with a varied practice ranging from traditional intellectual property, IT and personal data to consumer, commercial and digital regulation. Xavier Pican specialises in complex technology matters and the management of digital transformation for large-scale companies. Julia Darcel and Marie-Laure Pidoux are also noted.

    France > Data privacy and data protection

    The team at Osborne Clarke is sought after by clients from sectors including life sciences, healthcare, gaming, shipping and logistics, insurance, energy, sport, travel, IT, energy, technology, media and communications. The team regularly advises on cyber attacks, data breaches, outsourcing and privacy policies. Claire Bouchenard is an expert in advertising as it relates to personal data, commercial and digital regulation and Xavier Pican leverages his previous expertise working in-house to advise clients on drafting and negotiating for complex technology and data projects. Laurène Zaggia is also a key name in the team and has strengths with regards to personal data issues and GDPR. The practice was further bolstered by the arrival of Antoine Sullice in November 2024 from Herbert Smith Freehills LLP.

    France > Intellectual property: Copyright

    Osborne Clarke advises clients on a wide range of advisory matters concerning infringements, validity, unfair competition claims, and contractual matters. The team is led by co-heads Claire Bouchenard, who handles audits and contracts, as well as litigation for clients in the field of communication and the digital economy, and  Xavier Pican, who leverages his experience as an in-house lawyer. Together, they advise a robust set of clients on advertising, Internet IP content licensing, and enforcement, as well as software contracts. The team is ably supported by Julia Darcel, who advises clients in the broadcasting, digital content, and interactive entertainment sectors, and Christophe Arfan. Laurène Zaggia is also a key name in the team.

    France > Intellectual property: Patents

    The ‘remarkable’ team at Osborne Clarke has a comprehensive patent law offering advising clients on the full spectrum of patent issues, including patent prosecution, litigation, licensing, contracts, and portfolio management. The team caters to an impressive roster of clients, who are market leaders in the transport, life sciences, and energy and utilities sectors. The team is led by Paris-duo Claire Bouchenard and technology expert Xavier Pican, who leverages his prior experience working in-house. The team is also assisted by Laurène Zaggia and Christophe Arfan, who are IT and trade secrets specialists respectively.

    France > Industry focus: IT and internet 

    At Osborne Clarke, the group guides clients through the regulatory, IP, and data privacy elements of the IT and internet space. The team’s scope of work also extends to competition law considerations, contractual liabilities, personal data protection, and AI compliance. Practice co-head Claire Bouchenard is well versed in the digital economy and handles digital regulation, licensing issues, and tech litigation. Fellow co-head Xavier Pican assists with digital transformation initiatives, in addition to negotiating tech projects involving IoT and blockchain. Grégoire Dumas drafts and negotiates tech and software agreements, while Laurène Zaggia focuses on tech litigation and GDPR compliance.

    France > Intellectual property: Trade marks and designs

    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.

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