Bird & Bird maintains its position as a prominent player in the field of IP litigation, where it represents major clients with a strong sector focus on innovative industries, including life sciences, healthcare, technology, media, entertainment, and sports. The team possesses both local and international expertise, excelling in both contentious and non-contentious matters, encompassing trade mark infringement, unfair competition cases, prosecution, and comprehensive brand management. At the helm of the practice is Anne-Charlotte Le Bihan, acknowledged for her proficiency in handling intricate technical issues, while soft IP litigation expert Géraldine Arbant collaborates closely. Notably, their capabilities are further enhanced by the contributions of Yves Bizollon, a standout member with a strong track record in complex patent litigation and significant experience in trade mark matters.

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Key clients

Philip Morris International
International Olympic Committee (IOC)
Group Seb
Procter & Gamble
Webedia
Crouzet
RTE Réseau de transport d’électricité
Consorzio Di Tutela Della Denominazione Di Origine Controllata Prosecco
SKF
Piasten & Lutti
CrossFit, Inc
Palladium
VF Corporation
Triumph International
Wavestone
Cooper Cooperation pharmaceutique française

Work highlights

Assisting Triumph International in building an opposition case based on the Michael Jackson’s well-known overseas rights, against a French litigious filing before the French IP Office.
Advising the US tobacco company, Philip Morris International, in the field of IP portfolio management in closed relationship with other Bird & Bird offices.
Representing Piasten in a landmark trade mark litigation that opposes it to Mars, Inc. whereby Mars is attempting to revive its monopoly over the Treets sign that it has stopped using 30 years ago when it shifted to M&Ms.