Tom Blanchet
DentonsDentons' team is well known for handling high-profile patent matters for blue-chip clients in the IT, insurance, and pharmaceutical sectors. The practice has a solid track record in advising on domestic and cross-border mandates, and under the leadership of patent litigator Loïc Lemercier, the group often assists with invalidity claims, negotiating, drafting and licensing research agreements, and defending companies in patent infringement claims. Lemercier is ably supported by Tom Blanchet.
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‘A large international firm but high-end service at reasonable prices. Loïc is a great professional. Strategies are thought out and executed in an innovative and effective way.’
‘Very good collaboration between attorneys and patent attorneys, professional conduct, picked up business need very quickly.’
‘Loic Lemercier was a very good advisor.’
Key clients
- EOS Imaging
- Peri SE
- Softbox
- Sophia Engineering
- AL.CHI.MIA. S.R.L. and Ophta France
- Apple
- CNRS (Centre National de la Recherche Scientifique)
- Goliath France (Zuru)
- Laboratoires Expanscience
- MyRobotics
- Septodont
- Sorara (Zhejiang Zhengte Co. Ltd)
- Zama
Work highlights
- Representing Apple in patent litigation.
- Representing Al.Chi.Mia. and Ophta France in a patent infringement action initiated by Arcadophta.
- Defending Goliath France in patent infringement litigation initiated by Robotswim and the patent's owner.
Lawyers
Leading associates
Leading associates with regular involvement in their team's key work, and recognition from peers or clients as being ones to watch.
Next Generation Partners
Junior partners with significant recognition from clients and peers in the market and key roles on multiple matters.
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Loïc Lemercier