Cédric Meiller
DLA PiperBenefiting from a robust global presence with a footprint in major markets worldwide, the IP department at DLA Piper maintains its position as a leading force in the French market, offering comprehensive support to clients with domestic, international, and cross-border needs. The team, under the leadership of complex litigation expert Frank Valentin, is highly sought after by top-tier multinationals and high-profile companies, particularly within the TMT and life sciences sectors, boasting distinguished expertise in trade mark clearance, prosecution, and litigation. Valentin’s leadership is complemented by the contributions of Cédric Meiller, a specialist in the protection and enhancement of IP trade mark assets, and Floriane Chartier-Chanot, who assists both French and international clients across various intricate technology domains in matters related to trade marks.
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Key clients
- Fear of God
- Brooks sports
- Vinci Construction Terrassements / Terélian
- Edwards Lifesciences Corporation
- Microsoft Corporation
- Coravin
- Laboratoires Vivacy
- Cutting Edge Music
- ESPN
- Boston Consulting Group
Work highlights
- Representing Fear of God, an American luxury fashion label, in a trade mark dispute against the Belgian clothing design company Kadine.
- Representing Cutting Edge Music in its trade mark strategy, by performing trade mark clearances, strategising, assisting with the filing of the trade marks in France and supervising the European filings, as well as portfolio management.
- Offering ongoing support to Edwards Lifesciences regarding trade marks and design matters.
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Practice head
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Frank Valentin