August Debouzy’s patent team is co-led by the triumvirate of François Pochart, an expert in healthcare, pharmaceutical, life sciences, biotech, and chemical sector matters; FRAND litigation specialist Grégoire Desrousseaux; and Lionel Martin. Under the trio's leadership, the group has expertise in advising domestic and international clients on FRAND and pharmaceutical disputes and infringement actions, as well as licensing and contractual matters and patent applications, to name a few key areas of instruction. Freedom-to-operate analyses and valuations are other key drivers of work. The department often represents clients before domestic and international IP courts, including the Unified Patent Court (UPC).

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‘August Debouzy is unique in that many patent attorneys are collaborating with attorneys at law, which makes it possible to organize a team that can deal with both technical and legal topics at very high level.'
'The team is always enthusiastic and creative in developing arguments and can take a very practical approach based on its rich experience and calm observations of the other side and judges, which obviously increases a chance of success.’
‘Grégoire Desrousseaux's enthusiasm, creativeness and rich experience is a backbone of the firm's patent team.'
‘AD is clearly one of the best patent teams in France. Their combination of technical and legal knowledge is exceptional and ensures the best possible results for the client. Their understanding of the French and European patent field, in practice and theory, is amazing: this allows them to provide the clients with innovative legal strategies.'
‘The patent team is exceptionally professional. They practice patent litigation on the highest level: always timely and extremely responsive with a face to the business and needs of the client, and always prepared to discuss with the client the various options at hand. Clearly a tier 1 team in patent litigation.’
‘Grégoire Desrousseaux is an extremely experienced litigator, who never gives up finding a suitable solution or way of argument in favor of his client. With Grégoire on your side, you have made the best choice.’
‘Excellent experience and knowledge, and they give good commercial and strategic advice.'
‘Grégoire is a true legal expert in patent law. His extensive knowledge of the law and keen understanding of complex legal matters are truly commendable. I have been consistently impressed by his ability to navigate intricate legal issues with ease.’

Key clients

Thales
Suzuki
CpK Interior Products
Foubert Papiers Plastiques
K-Fee System Gmbh (Kruger group)
Nipro
Saint Gobain Isover
Altirnao Inc
Bricard
Xiaomi
Nokia
Alcon
Anthogyr
B. Braum
Brahms
CNRS
Disphar (Nordic Pharma Group)
Epsilon composite
Essilor
Fresenius kabi
HCT Packaging
Hewlett Packard
I.Ceram
Insulet
Laboratoires Majorelle
LFB
L’Oréal
Medtronic
Novasep
Nuvamind
Suez
Teva
TotalEnergies
Verescence
Stryker
Xiaomi

Work highlights

Representing Centripetal in a patent infringement action.
Acting for Insulet against Medtrum in a patent infringement case.

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