Abello IP Firm’s patents department is well versed in advising on telecoms and mechanics patents, and is handling an increased amount of pharmaceutical patent matters. FRAND and SEP issues are prominent in the group's workload. Michel AbelloMarie Liens, Jean-Baptiste Thibaud and Julien Astier are the practice heads, and are ably supported by Guillaume Dubos, who focuses on contentious telecoms matters.

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Testimonials

Collated independently by Legal 500 research team.

  • ‘Excellent skills in patent law, combined with the necessary technical background.’

  • ‘Direct and successful communication and recommendations for the necessary legal steps. ’

  • ‘The firm is very responsive and provides good service at reasonable cost. The reports are clear and concise, with clear advice.’

  • ‘Marie Liens provides quick and understandable advice and is a pleasure to work with.’

Key clients

  • SFR
  • Manitou BF
  • Nokia
  • GTT (Gaz Transport Technigaz)
  • GrDF
  • ViiV Healthcare UK / GSK
  • AP-HP (Hôpitaux de Paris)
  • Cayago TEC
  • Normalu

Work highlights

  • Represented ViiV Healthcare UK in a SPC validity matter.

Practice head

The lawyer(s) leading their teams.

Michel Abello, Jean-Baptiste Thibaud, Marie Liens, Julien Astier

Other key lawyers

Guillaume Dubos, Mathilde Junagade