ADVANT Altana leverages its international connections to provide robust support to its French clients in handling cross-border disputes. The practice collaborate regularly with a network of specialised correspondents to manage these cases effectively. Under the co-leadership of Pierre Lubet and Jean-Guy de Ruffray, the team excels in both transactional and litigation aspects, catering to a diverse array of industry sectors, handling infringement claims, contract breaches, royalties rate-setting litigation, anti-counterfeit programs, as well as rights audits, clearances, pre-litigation work, and negotiation of copyright agreements. Other noteworthy figures in the practice include Camille Raclet, who represents both domestic and international clients in a variety of copyright matters, particularly those involving cybersecurity-related aspects.

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Testimonials

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  • 'What is great is the 360° approach and agility of the team, which allows them to cover a large spectrum in the IP and IT field, both in advising clients and in handling complex and technical litigations.'
  • 'Jean-Guy de Ruffray has a great overview on all relevant aspects of IT and IP law, which is essential to master complex issues.'
  • 'Camille Raclet is certainly the rising star of the team.'

Key clients

  • ALDI
  • ADAMI
  • DUCATI
  • MOULIN ROUGE
  • MINEBEA INTEC FRANCE
  • THE RUMOR MILL
  • SPRE
  • VIZ MEDIA EUROPE

Practice head

The lawyer(s) leading their teams.

Pierre Lubet, Jean-Guy de Ruffray

Other key lawyers

Camille Raclet