As the go-to firm for Google in France, Herbert Smith Freehills LLP maintains a robust client roster, offering counsel on both contentious and non-contentious issues encompassing all aspects of IP, technology, and regulatory matters. The team possess expertise in copyright matters related to the internet. Under the leadership of Alexandra Neri, the practcice provides regular guidance to both domestic and international clients, focusing on copyright infringement and anti-counterfeiting policies. They are well-versed in representing technology and media companies before both French and EU courts.
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- 'Excellent team for copyright disputes.'
- 'Alexandra Neri is a leader in copyright matters. It is always pleasant to work with her. Alertness and understanding of the issues, she has the gift to defuse conflicting situations.'
Key clients
- Forseti
- Molotov
Work highlights
- Assisting Forseti in the framework of a litigation against Lexis Nexis, Dalloz, Lexbase, and other historical legal publishers.
- Advising Molotov in a multi-jurisdictional litigation against several TV Channel in relation to the termination of distributors agreements and in respect to the editors' copyright infringement claims.
- Representing Enterprise rent a car in a litigation that started in 2013 against the French car rental company rent a car in relation to trade mark infringement.
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Practice head
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Alexandra Neri