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Racine’s copyright team, under the leadership of digital and IT law specialist Charles Bouffier, offers a comprehensive range of legal services designed to safeguard and enhance the value of intellectual property assets. With a strong focus on IT and Data Protection matters, the team is well-equipped to address the growing copyright challenges posed by new technologies. In addition to Bouffier, Eric Barbry co-heads the practice, providing vital support to a diverse client base, which predominantly consists of medium and large companies, as well as international groups hailing from the IT service providers, media, sports, fashion, and luxury goods sectors.

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Testimonials

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  • 'The team's dedication, clear communication, and efficient use of technology set them apart, making them a leading choice in the market. Their innovative approach, coupled with their unwavering commitment to client success, makes them a top-tier choice for any IP-related legal matters.’

  • 'I have complete confidence in this firm's abilities.'

  • ‘The Racine team is distinguished by its deep commitment to defending the interests of its clients. Their approach combines intelligence, efficiency and diplomacy in an exemplary manner to resolve complex issues.'

  • 'Their sensitivity to the abstract values ​​which animate the professions of creation and art is manifested in a striking way. This deep understanding of the needs and concerns specific to these unique areas truly sets them apart.'

  • 'What sets Charles Bouffier apart is his deep commitment to his clients. Beyond his exceptional legal skills, he is passionate about the creative and cinema professions. He defends the interests of his clients with conviction, demonstrating unparalleled expertise and great accuracy.'

  • ‘Very good expertise in intellectual property, coupled with perfect knowledge of litigation procedures, a real asset.’

  • ‘The Racine team is perfectly up-to-date with new regulations, case law and technologies.'

Key clients

  • I2PO / Deezer
  • Suez
  • Deepgray Vision

Work highlights

  • Advised the Suez Group on the transfer of IP rights due to the acquisition of several companies and assets from a hazardous waste business operating in France from Veolia.
  • Assisting and representing the Irish company Frogwares Ireland in legal proceedings launched by the French company Nacon before the International Chamber of the Paris commercial court to discuss copyright infringement regarding the development of a video game.
  • Assisted and represented Deepgray Vision, an IT provider of surface inspection software solutions for the metallurgy industry, in a successful software copyright infringement case against one of its main competitors, Clecim.

Practice head

The lawyer(s) leading their teams.

Charles Bouffier, Eric Barbry