Formed through the union of KGA Avocats and Wenner, Klein Wenner’s IP practice, under the joint leadership of Laurent Badiane and Mathieu Bourgeois, focuses on trade marks with a keen understanding of merchandising, licensing, adaptation rights, remakes, and video games. The team adeptly handles both non-contentious and contentious matters, representing clients before civil and criminal courts, particularly in infringement proceedings. Supported by a global network of local firms, the team collaborates with foreign counterparts, showcasing cross-border expertise. Its diverse activities extend to areas such as data protection, technology, media, and sports.
Testimonials
Collated independently by Legal 500 research team.
- 'Availability, responsiveness and ease in presenting complicated issues. The team demonstrates pragmatism and the ability to adapt to the client's needs.'
- 'Matthieu Bourgeois is an excellent speaker and a fine strategist.'
Key clients
- Compagnie Française de la Grande Chartreuse
- Groupement des Industries Françaises aéronautiques et spatiales (GIFAS)
Work highlights
- Advising and assisting the federation GIFAS in its strategy of protection of trade mark portfolio.
- Advising and assisting the French Company: La Grande Chartreuse in a contractual dispute with a cooperative winery regarding compliance with the coexistence agreement between the companies (drafting of a formal notice and writ of summons).