Osborne Clarke’s IP department is a comprehensive centre for trade mark-related matters, offering profound expertise in both litigation and portfolio & asset management. The firm excels in handling opposition proceedings, infringement cases, and addressing issues related to unfair competition. Additionally, they are highly skilled at negotiating coexistence, partnership, and reseller agreements, all with a distinct trade mark focus. Co-headed by Claire Bouchenard, an expert in advertising and marketing with a strong emphasis on trade mark matters, and Xavier Pican, who specialises in complex technology matters relevant to industrial sectors undergoing digital transformations, the team serves a diverse clientele across various industries, including life sciences, energy, tech, media, entertainment, fashion, real estate, and sports.
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‘The firm's IP practice distinguishes itself with a blend of deep expertise, technical proficiency, and a global perspective. They provide strategic counsel tailored to our needs.’
‘The individuals at the law firm I work with in their IP practice stand out for their dedication, expertise, and client-focused approach.'
'The entire team's commitment to putting clients' interests first, their responsiveness, and their ability to deliver creative solutions in a timely manner are qualities we truly value.’
Key clients
- GANNI
- PALAIS DES THES
- THIS.SIGN LTD
- ALCIMED
- NORDSEC
- ESPRIT INTERNATIONAL
- ORLINSKI
- Etablissements Coquet
- Mino Du Sud
Work highlights
- Assisting This.Sign in a litigation against the French company Roset which markets the famous "Togo" sofa and which considers that the marketing by This.Sign of renovated "Togos" through the second hand goods platform Selency amounts to acts of infringement of its copyright, trade mark and design rights, as well as to acts of unfair competition and parasitism acts.
- Assisting GANNI in a future trade mark infringement action against The Smiley Company. The Smiley Company reproaches GANNI for the marketing of various clothes with displaying smiley.
- Assisting NORDSEC which currently in litigation with NORDNET. NORDSEC has registered several EU trade marks, which have been opposed by the French company NORDNET.
Lawyers
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Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Claire Bouchenard, Xavier Pican