Taylor Wessing’s IP team excels in comprehensive trade mark management, and develop strategies not only for trade mark filing and protection, but also for addressing infringements, mitigating dilution risks, and managing reputational concerns in the digital era. Under the leadership of Marc Schuler, an expert in the tech and media sectors, the team possesses strong proficiency in IP transactions and litigation. It navigates cutting-edge digital transactions and adeptly handles trade mark infringement disputes in content communication and digital rights. The practice also features Ines Tribouillet, a member of both the Paris and New York Bars, renowned for her extensive experience in soft IP, focusing on the protection, exploitation, and defense of trade marks and other intangible assets.
Testimonials
Collated independently by Legal 500 research team.
- 'The IP team, led by Marc Schuler, is technically excellent and pragmatic in its approach.'
- 'Marc Schuler and Ines Tribouillet work effectively on all IP issues, and are very pleasant and easy-going.'
Key clients
- Orange
- Banijay Group (Zodiak Media)
- Tik Tok
- Balenciaga
- Adobe
- American Airlines
- Maison Lejaby
- RATP
- Corsearch
- Gallup
- Dailymotion
- City Of Cannes
- Product Of The Year
- Cerelia
- Festicket
- Woolworths
- Hacker-Pschorr
- Buzzman
- Autumn Paper (Alexander McQueen)
Work highlights
- Assisting TikTok in anti-counterfeits actions in relation to the import and marketing of various infringing products reproducing TikTok trade mark.
- Assisting Gallup in a major non-use action initiated by the GIA in the view of obtaining cancelation of its trade marks in France.
- Representing Alexander McQueen brand in a litigation initiated by Margiela based on freeriding in relation to the use of an alleged infringement of its four stiches design.
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Marc Schuler