Jones Day is a recognised leader in trade mark and design disputes and transactions across France and Pan-Europe. They offer their expertise on an international scale, capitalising on the harmonisation of intellectual property laws within the EU to provide coordinated multi-office teams that advise and contribute to complex, multi-jurisdictional matters. The team, co-led by litigation expert Emmanuel Baud and IPO handling specialist Edouard Fortunet, adeptly manages a spectrum of both contentious and non-contentious issues, including infringement proceedings, revocation actions, license agreements, and due diligence related to M&A transactions and joint ventures. They possess notable sector-specific knowledge, particularly in the wine and spirits industry, and have established experience in the life sciences sector.
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Testimonials
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‘Jones Day clearly falls into the category of full-service law firm with a strong and wide coverage of IP aspects, in France and at a worldwide level.'
'Jones Day's IP team is one step ahead in my view compared to its competitors given its IP transactional / IP litigation skills combination, its worldwide offices and its dedication to clients.'
- 'The team offers comprehensive national and cross-border coverage of intellectual property law and has first-class experience in brand protection.'
- 'Partners and associates have great availability, are top in their field and demonstrate excellent relationship management skills.’
‘Edouard Fortunet deals with most sensitive subject matters such as AI and NFTs, heavily involved in the most prestigious IP associations and is a smart, business-minded, responsive and reliable partner.'
'Edouard Fortunet has the requisite experience in the legal issues and risks that underpin our transactions, as well as a firm understanding of the underlying business such as commercial risk and reward elements.’
‘Great responsiveness, attentive listening to customer needs, Great expertise in trade mark and copyright law. Adapted and innovative solutions with a 360° vision of the issues, both in contentious matters and in contractual matters.'
‘Very strong work force, responsiveness and global vision of disputes with an understanding of the business implications.’
Key clients
- Jean Charles de Castelbajac
- Balmain
- Voodoo
- Les Heritiers Matisse
- Voodoo
- Syndicat Général des Vignerons des Côtes du Rhône
- Schwa Medico
- Syndicat des Vins Côtes de Provence
- Big Fish Games
- INAO - Institut National de L'origine et de la Qualité
- Sofidy
- CIVB - Conseil Interprofessionnel du Vin de Bordeaux
- Speedway
- CPC - Creative Perfume Company Holding SA
- Therapixel
- ACCOR
- Median Technologies
- CIGC - Comité Interprofessionnel de Gestion du Comté
- Microphyt
- Hoshizaki
- Total Energies
- Comite Champs-Elysees
- DEEZER SPAC
- Mr. Vladimir MONTUFAR (Pro bono)
Work highlights
- Represented INAO and various entities in charge of defending Geographical Indications of Origin in several landmark cases in 2023 contributing to the enhanced recognition and protection of Geographical Indications.
- Representing world famous French creator, artist, and fashion designer Jean-Charles de Castelbajac in various transactional and litigation matters.
- Representing Voodoo, a France-based global leader in the gaming industry, in several civil actions launched against foreign companies and developers further to their unlawful copies of several Voodoo games.
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Edouard Fortunet
Jones DayPractice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Emmanuel Baud, Edouard Fortunet