With the capability to provide specialised expertise at both local and multi-jurisdictional levels across all aspects of intellectual property, the trade mark and designs practice at Baker McKenzie remains a premier choice for clients in the pharmaceuticals, luxury, lifestyle, entertainment, and technology sectors. Led by Virginie Ulmann, a seasoned professional in drafting and negotiating IP agreements, the team adeptly manages a wide spectrum of advisory and contentious work. Renowned for its mastery in trade mark portfolio management and extensive experience in handling cases involving unfair competition, the team excels in resolving complex and significant IP disputes across civil, criminal, and administrative courts. The team is further bolstered by the presence of litigation expert Nathalie Marchand and Pauline Celeyron, highly regarded for her skill in trade mark portfolio management.

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Testimonials

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  • 'Excellent team and very practical.'

Key clients

  • Moët-Hennessy and Société Jas Hennessy & Co.
  • Perrigo
  • BAT (British American Tobacco)
  • Unilever
  • Kadine
  • Lancaster
  • PVC
  • Groupe Beaumanoir
  • DIM
  • SAP
  • Polène
  • Please note that the above list is not exhaustive.

Work highlights

  • Assisting Moët-Hennessy on numerous issues regarding the protection and defence of Hennessy's intellectual property rights.
  • Assisting Kadine in the defense of their ESSENTIEL trade marks in cancellation actions pending before the Paris Court of First Instance and the EUIPO.
  • Assisting British American Tobacco (BAT) on numerous issues regarding the protection and the defence of BAT's trade marks rights.

Lawyers

Leading partners
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Practice head

The lawyer(s) leading their teams.

Virginie Ulmann

Other key lawyers

Nathalie Marchand, Pauline Celeyron