Under the leadership of Raphaëlle Dequiré-PortierJean-Hyacinthe de Mitry and IP expert Emmanuel Larere, the patents team at Gide Loyrette Nouel A.A.R.P.I. has an excellent reputation for its expertise in patent litigation. The group regularly represents clients before European and British courts, and has a strong track record in handling infringement claims, validity disputes, revocation actions and SPC issues. In a prominent development in 2023, the firm announced the creation of a strategic alliance with Regimbeau for patent litigation between lawyers and patent attorneys. In addition to its strength in contentious work, the group continues to handle a steady workflow of non-contentious matters, often acting for pharmaceutical, medical and telecoms entities regarding the drafting and negotiation of IP-related and technology transfer agreements. Counsels Marie-Ange Pozzo di Borgo is a key name to note.

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Key clients

  • Amgen
  • Boeringher Ingelheim
  • C.F.E.B. Sisley
  • Thomson Licensing
  • Vantiva
  • Agri Advanced Technologies
  • BMS
  • Celltrion
  • EDF
  • Heineken
  • Meril
  • Ono Pharmaceutical
  • Resmed
  • Retotub
  • Sanofi
  • Seratec
  • Teoxane

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Raphaëlle Dequiré-Portier, Emmanuel Larere, Jean-Hyacinthe de Mitry

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