Nathalie Marchand
Baker McKenzieBaker McKenzie’s IP department provides specialised expertise at both domestic and multi-jurisdictional levels, addressing a wide range of advisory and contentious issues across various industries, including pharmaceuticals, biotechnology, life sciences, luxury, retail, lifestyle, and entertainment. Led by IP agreement specialist Virginie Ulmann, the copyright team possesses extensive knowledge of the French implementation of the new EU copyright directive. They regularly offer counsel to major tech companies on cutting-edge copyright matters arising from this directive, particularly in the realm of neighbouring rights of press publishers and intermediary liability. The team also excels in advisory services for both contentious and non-contentious matters, covering areas like copyright protection in digital media, collective management and enforcement, acquisition, migration, and disposal of copyright assets, alongside expertise in complex copyright litigation cases, bolstered by the experience of litigator Nathalie Marchand. Other key figures at the firm include Pauline Celeyron.
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Testimonials
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‘High responsiveness, even on small files.'
‘Strategic advice and recommendations were realistic.’
‘The Baker & McKenzie team is distinctive due to its internationalisation, and its detailed understanding of the subjects depending on the jurisdictions from which the files can be exempted. Also, the young and curious team allows the firm to position itself on subjects that are more innovative and innovative than each other.'
'The world of intellectual property is constantly changing, and you can count on the Baker & McKenzie firm to provide you with the best possible support during these transitions. ’
‘We appreciate Virginie Ulmann's fine expertise in intellectual property and the application of legal principles to the realities of enterprise and business.’
Key clients
- Succession Consuelo Saint Exupery
- Tai Ping
- Moët-Hennessy and Société Jas Hennessy & Co.
- Perrigo
- BAT (British American Tobacco)
- Unilever
- Kadine
- Lancaster
- Groupe Beaumanoir
- DIM
- SAP
- Polène
Work highlights
- Assisting the Estate of Consuelo de Saint-Exupéry in representing and promoting the works of Consuelo de Saint-Exupery in its collaboration with various museums for the implementation of exhibitions and in its relationship with French publishers such as Gallimard and publishers of audiovisual works.
- Advising Tai Ping in the protection of its copyrights and know-how on its luxury carpets, as well as in the negotiation and drafting of publishing agreements with some designers.
- Advised Embracer Group in its strategic project to buy the Asmodée group in a deal valued at first at €2.75bn and re-valued at €3.01bn
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Practice head
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Virginie Ulmann