The team at Gide Loyrette Nouel A.A.R.P.I. is a powerhouse in the trademarks and design space, with the group routinely involved in precedent-setting cases both in the French Supreme Court and the EUIPO. Although the team has a strong focus on IP litigation, it is also well-equipped to handle any M&A-related work in this space and is also active in trademark filing, prosecution and portfolio management. Raphaëlle Dequiré-PortierEmmanuel Larere and Jean-Hyacinthe de Mitry are the highly respected practice heads.

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Testimonials

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  • 'Jean-Hyacinthe de Mitry: one of the most impressive lawyers I have ever worked with. A strategically brilliant thinker, precise in his arguments, quick and uncomplicated in his cooperation, but above all a great speaker in court.'
  • 'They are people you like to work with, because they are smart in the implementation of legal solutions and maintain a very pleasant cooperation at eye level with the client.'

Key clients

  • Adidas
  • Figaret
  • Gallup
  • Heineken
  • Icicle
  • Louis Vuitton
  • Tiffany

Work highlights

  • Assisted Gallup International Association (GIA), in the French law matters of a worldwide dispute against the US polling company Gallup regarding the validity and use of the trademark "Gallup" in more than 20 countries in Europe and Asia.

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.
Leading partners
The strongest partners in their field, leading on market-leading deals and endorsed by peers and clients alike.

Practice head

The lawyer(s) leading their teams.

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

Other key lawyers

Elise Marie