With its cross-functional, cross-border IP expertise as a strong foundation, August Debouzy’s copyright team is dedicated to addressing all aspects of copyright protection and defense for brands and creative works. Under the leadership of Mahasti Razavi and Basile Ader, the team offers a comprehensive range of copyright services, including litigation in civil and criminal courts, compliance assessments, chain of rights audits, infringement seizure actions, negotiation of licensing agreements, and a strong focus on the intersection of technology and copyright management in the creative industry’s future landscape. Prominent members of this practice also include Amélie Tripet, who excels in copyright matters related to press, libel, and publishing, along with Pierre Pérot and Inès Bouzayen, both of whom have significantly contributed to enhancing the practice since joining last year.

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Testimonials

Collated independently by Legal 500 research team.

  • ‘Flawless availability and responsiveness, as well as pragmatic advice and recommendations adapted to the context.'

  • 'Work of significant and advanced technical quality.’

  • ‘I particularly appreciate Amélie Tripet for the relevance of her advice, both from a technical point of view and from a pragmatic point of view.’

  • ‘A dynamic and responsive team.’

Key clients

  • International Media Invest
  • Bugali
  • Accuracy
  • Première Media
  • DeepGray vision
  • Muji

Work highlights

  • Advised International Media Invest (IMI) in connection with the contemplated purchase of minority stake in the French company EDITIS HOLDING, leader in publishing activities in France, regarding all IP related aspects.
  • Assisted and advised the Consortium composed of Meridiam, GIP and the Groupe Caisse des Dépôts in the carveout resulting from the sale by Veolia of certain “New Suez” activities, in particular regarding the transfer and licensing of certain IP rights.

Lawyers

Leading associates
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Leading partners
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Practice head

The lawyer(s) leading their teams.

Mahasti Razavi, Basile Ader

Other key lawyers

Amélie Tripet, Pierre Pérot, Inès Bouzayen