EBL Lexington Avocats
Experiencing a robust expansion in its client base over the past year, EBL Lexington Avocats proudly showcases a thriving IP practice, marked by significant proficiency in trade mark law, particularly focused on safeguarding and fortifying distribution networks and implementing anti-counterfeiting measures. Under the joint leadership of Laurent Levy, an authority in trade mark law, and Michael Piquet-Fraysse, a specialist in both civil and criminal facets of intellectual property, the team operates across diverse advisory and litigation realms. Their expertise extends seamlessly to industries such as luxury goods, fashion, media, and the burgeoning sector of new technologies.
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'Practical business approach. Combination of good knowledge and down to earth advice.’
‘Good knowledge and high quality advice, combined with pragmatic approach.’
‘The world of intellectual property is constantly changing, and you can count on the EBL Lexington Avocats firm to provide you with the best possible support during these transitions.’
Key clients
- Nestlé
- Djeco
- Yetigel
- Petrus
- Volkswagen
- Audi
- Barrière / Fouquet’s
- Yamaha
- Normalu
- Jimmy Fairly
- JumboDiset
- Bonpoint
- Piper-Heidsieck
- Charles Heidsieck
- SPA
- J.M Weston
- 360 Learning
- Gas Bijoux
- Morganne Bello
- Mackage
- Sartore & Compagnie
- Bonneval Waters
- Duclot
- Malt
- Codage
- Go on Media
Work highlights
- Obtained the official recognition, for the first time in France, of the well-known status of “NESCAFE” trade mark owned by Nestlé, now enabling this trade mark to enjoy a wider scope of protection against not purely similar products/services.
- Advised and represented PETRUS in an infringement action against two companies which were marketing wines under a PETRUS LAMBERTINI trade mark.
- Took over the worldwide management of Barrière Groupe’s trade mark portfolio and is now in charge of strategically advising them on their worldwide IP protection strategy.
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Laurent Levy, Michaël Piquet-Fraysse