Leveraging notable expertise in the fields of new technologies, electronics, life sciences, retail, and transportation, Pinsent Masons LLP‘ IP department is renowned for its adept handling of both contentious and non-contentious matters directly linked to trade mark infringement, parasitism, and unfair competition. Guided by Emmanuel Gougé, a dual-qualified practitioner in England and Wales and a seasoned soft IP litigator, the team excels in managing cross-border issues, with a particular emphasis on trade mark-related cases involving France, Germany, and the UK. Another distinguished team member is Virginia de Freitas, who specialises in unfair competition matters and is known for her representation of clients in the context of R&D and collaboration agreements.
Key clients
- Griesson de Beukelaer
- Accord Healthcare
Work highlights
- Advising Griesson de Beukelaer, a major player in the food industry, in defence on a three-dimensional trade mark infringement and parasite action against Générale Biscuit Glico France and Mondelēz Europe & France, in connection with the "Mikado" chocolate biscuit stick.