Osborne Clarke
The copyright practice at Osborne Clarke boasts a robust client portfolio in the advertising, retail, TMC, gaming, and financial services sectors. Its expertise extends to various aspects, including content licensing and enforcement, portfolio and asset management, as well as broader IT, data, and regulatory issues. Claire Bouchenard, a leading figure in advertising and marketing law, heads the practice alongside data protection specialist Xavier Pican. Together, they guide the team in advisory services and copyright disputes, offering support to clients in both domestic and cross-border litigation and pre-litigation related to copyright infringements, validity, prosecution disputes, unfair competition claims, and contractual matters. The practice is further reinforced by the presence of Julia Darcel, a broadcasting and digital content specialist, and Christophe Arfan, an expert in trade secrets.
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‘A responsive team, who quickly understand issues and provide answers. Adaptable and thorough.’
Key clients
- SPRD.NET AG
- Charlotte Tilbury
- Orlinski
Work highlights
- Assisting SPRD.NET with claims from third parties who blame them for marketing content on various grounds such as infringement of IP rights.
- Assisting the English make-up and beauty products brand Charlotte Tilbury with a partnership contract with ESEPAC, a renowned institution specialising in teaching and training in packaging design, engineering and technology.
Lawyers
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Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Claire Bouchenard, Xavier Pican