Taliens
Taliens’ IP practice benefits from a collaborative relationship with international law firms and is prominently focused on supporting major international companies operating in France. It serves a diverse client base spanning sectors like fashion and luxury goods, art, media, entertainment, toys and gaming, as well as food and beverage. The copyright team, co-led by seasoned litigator Clara Steinitz, soft-IP specialist Jean-Frédéric Gaultier, and invaluable disputes expert Grégoire Triet, consistently manages highly complex disputes and commercial arrangements. This includes infringement litigation, unfair competition, and parasitic matters at both domestic and international levels. The practice draws further support from Emilie Gras, Sophia Gintersos, Alix De Noray, and Chloé Laboudie, who contribute to both the practice’s contentious and transactional strengths. It offers guidance to clients on infringement issues and assist in safeguarding their IP from unfair use, actively participating in many of the team’s most significant cases.
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Testimonials
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‘Taliens brings together talented lawyers capable of implementing their complementarity quickly and efficiently. They have an excellent understanding of their clients' industries and their needs, which they support with pragmatism by placing the tireless defense of their interests at the forefront.’
‘Clara Steinitz and Jean-Frédéric Gaultier are simply brilliant in their level of skill and knowledge. They are able to develop negotiation and litigation strategies that are unrivalled and never lose sight of the client's interests.’
‘The size of the firm allows them to be flexible and responsive. Thanks to their extensive experience in the niche field of copyright, Taliens is among the most advanced experts in copyright matters.’
‘Clara Steinitz stands out for her technical expertise: no case law escapes her and her ability to popularise very specialised subjects is impressive.'
'Jean-Frédéric Gautier is a flawless strategist who makes the difference in complex, multi-jurisdictional litigation.’
Key clients
- Red Bull
- Burger King
- Richemont
- Amazon Studios
- Paramount (fka ViacomCBS)
- Fondazione Prada
- Comme Des Garçons
- Dolce & Gabbana
- Valentino
- Ann Taylor
- Kyndryl
- Corum Group
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Jean-Frédéric Gaultier, Clara Steinitz, Gregoire Triet