Sarah Bailey
Simmons & Simmons
Simmons & Simmons
Client SatisfactionAs an integral part of the firm’s international IP group, Simmons & Simmons’ department in France harnesses its global network to comprehensively address a wide spectrum of IP issues, providing a distinctive blend of trade mark and design expertise. Under the leadership of soft IP specialist Sarah Bailey, the team boasts proficiency in both contentious and non-contentious matters, encompassing activities like handling invalidity and revocation proceedings, defending against trade mark degeneration, managing portfolios, and offering substantial litigation expertise. Frédérique Potin enhances the practice with his pharmaceutical background, enriching the team’s profound sector-specific knowledge, especially in areas such as pharmaceuticals and life sciences. Notably, Marina Cousté, a former co-head, retired in April 2023.
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- 'The Simmons Paris IP team is highly flexible, responsive and able to provide creative solutions. They have extensive experience, are client-oriented, quick to provide substantive solutions and can be relied upon in any situation.'
- 'Sarah Bailey is the star with a strong record of expertise and an equally strong profile, but she is supported by an able and talented team.'
Key clients
- MakeSense
- Ticket for change
Work highlights
- Advising MakeSense and Ticket for Change on a pro bono basis on their worldwide IP protection strategy as well as assisting Ticket for Change in the drafting of a standard form contract to be entered into with potential foreign individuals or entities with a view to duplicating abroad the concept that they have developed in France.
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Sarah Bailey