Bird & Bird is widely respected for its strength in advising on high-profile international and European trademarks and designs matters. The team is regularly sought out by manufacturers and technology companies across a variety of industries including retail, food and beverages, pharmaceuticals and electronics for comprehensive trademark and design advice. Anne-Charlotte Le Bihan, who is noted for her expertise in pan-European litigation, and Géraldine Arbant , who has a wealth of experience advising on strategic IP management, are the practice heads. Edouard Treppoz is also noted.

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Testimonials

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  • ‘Estelle Henry Mayer: inventive in her service/billing approach.'
  • 'Agathe Steinmetz: competent and relevant.'

Key clients

  • Piasten
  • Crossfit
  • Fédération de l’Industrie Horlogère Suisse (FHS)
  • Philip Morris International
  • VF Corporation
  • Triumph International
  • Crouzet
  • Consorzio Di Tutela Della Denominazione Di Origine
  • Controllata Prosecco
  • WAVESTONE

Work highlights

  • Assisting Triumph International in building an opposition case based Michael Jackson’s well-known overseas rights, against a French litigious filing before the French IP Office.
  • Advising Philip Morris International on IP portfolio management.
  • Representing Piasten in a trademark litigation opposite Mars, Inc.

Lawyers

Leading associates
Leading associates with regular involvement in their team's key work, and recognition from peers or clients as being ones to watch.
Edouard Treppoz
Bird & Bird
Leading partners
The strongest partners in their field, leading on market-leading deals and endorsed by peers and clients alike.
Anne-Charlotte Le Bihan
Bird & Bird

Practice head

The lawyer(s) leading their teams.

Anne-Charlotte Le Bihan, Geraldine Arbant

Other key lawyers

Edourd Troppez, Estelle Henry Mayer, Agathe Steinmetz, Lola Barberon