François Pochart
Hall of fameAugust DebouzyAugust Debouzy‘s offering exhibits ’unparalleled’ experience in the full spectrum of life sciences IP issues and the data protection aspects of clinical trials, particularly relating to personal data transfers. The team is also well equipped to handle unfair competition work. Team co-lead François Pochart is noted for his broad knowledge of regulations governing medical devices and medicinal products, in addition to his strong focus on global pharma disputes. Co-lead Grégoire Desrousseaux utilises his ‘very significant’ experience in life sciences patent issues to assist clients with infringement actions and seizures, while practice co-head and qualified patent attorney Lionel Martin often acts in opposition proceedings before the EPO and the UPC.
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‘Grégoire Desrousseaux knows how to adapt to several types of collaboration, he has professionalism and respect for the ideas of others. Very good technical and legal competence.’
‘The team is dynamic and we are satisfied with the level of expertise and the quality of the advice provided.’
‘Roxane Blanc-Dubois is very committed and responsive. Roxane was very educational when helping our teams to implement our regulatory obligations, and adapt to the size of our company and our compliance priorities.’
‘They have a lot of experience in patent litigation. Their advice, based on communication with the judges on many cases, is very fruitful and reasonable. They have a deep knowledge of French jurisprudence and the greatest ability I've ever seen to propose legally convincing arguments.’
‘Grégoire Desrousseaux has deep knowledge of French proceedings. In addition, he provides very clear and convincing pleadings in court.’
‘Grégoire Desrousseaux has very significant experience in the field and was able to guide us very well in our legal choices despite our limited experience.’
‘Advanced expertise in intellectual property law/patents and the ability to support the client on cross-country analyses. Organisation of training to prepare for potential legal risks.’
‘In-depth industry knowledge, unparalleled experience.’
Key clients
- Abbott Diabetes Care
- Metex Noovistago
- Sofibel
- Biomérieux
- DBV Technologies
- Alcon
- Anthogyr
- B Braun
- Becton Dickinson
- Brahms
- Ceva
- Disphar
- Essilor
- Ferring
- Fresenius kabi
- Gilson
- I.Ceram
- Insulet
- Laboratoires Majorelle
- LFB
- Medtronic
- Nipro
- Nutricia
- Nuvamid
- Novasep
- Teva
- Ypso Facto
- Wright Medical
Work highlights
- Representing Abbott France against Dexcom in four infringement actions brought before the UPC (three as defendants and one as claimant) as part of the worldwide battle between Dexcom and Abbott over the continuous glucose monitoring system used by diabetics.
- Representing Metex in its defence in an infringement action before the Paris 1st Instance Court commenced in October 2023 by the South Korean company CJ CheilJedang Corporation on the basis of two patents relating to "promoters" for genetically modified bacteria that produce amino acids.
- Assisting France Développement Electronique in an infringement action before the Paris Local Division of the UPC brought against it by Canè.
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François Pochart, Grégoire Desrousseaux, Lionel Martin