ADVANT Altana sustains its strong footing in the industry which is evident in the firm’s ability to handle litigation both internationally and domestically in all major intellectual property courts including WIPO, EUIPO and French Courts. The team handles the day-to-day management of trademarks and designs but is also particularly skilled in infringement, cancellation, and invalidity proceedings. The practice is led by Pierre Lubet , Laura Morelli and Jean-Guy de Ruffray. Camille Raclet is also recommended.

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Testimonials

Collated independently by Legal 500 research team.

  • 'Jean-Guy de Ruffray is responsive, pragmatic and has great sector understanding.'
  • 'A very proactive team that is capable of working on complex and sophisticated subjects.'
  • 'Pierre Lubet: very experienced trademark veteran.'
  • 'Jean-Guy de Ruffray: experienced, great all-round knowledge.'
  • 'Laura Morelli: high profile in her sector.'
  • 'The team works together excellently. They react promptly and come always up with good solutions and advice.'
  • 'Very smart and personable, well received by the clients and always have good and quick solutions. It goes without saying that they are legally brilliant.'

Key clients

  • ALMAS
  • MOULIN ROUGE
  • DUCATI
  • LTPMB
  • IPSEN PHARMA
  • ANETT
  • NIO
  • ALDI
  • LAGARDERE
  • MARQUES
  • BOUYGUES
  • LOTUM GMBH
  • AK RETAIL HOLDING

Work highlights

  • AdvisingALMAS Caviar House & Prunier on its entire IP strategy and defense of IP rights in multiple jurisdictions, including in several litigations and pre-litigations.
  • Advising MOULIN ROUGE on any IP and IT aspects of its activities in France and worldwide.
  • Advising on IP issues faced by DUCATI, especially concerning the protection of trademarks and domain names including fighting against third parties using DUCATI trademarks and domain names.

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.

Practice head

The lawyer(s) leading their teams.

Pierre Lubet, Laura Morelli, Jean-Guy de Ruffray

Other key lawyers

Camile Raclet