Intellectual Property – IP/IT
The firm provides both strategic legal advice and litigation services in intellectual property (IP).
We assist our clients in negotiating and drafting contracts relating to IP rights.
We have acquired extensive expertise in trademark and design law, with a particular focus in the luxury and fashion industries.
We conduct analyses of the validity of rights and the risks of infringement.
We assist our clients in negotiating and drafting contracts relating to trademarks (assignment, licensing, franchise, and distribution agreements, etc.), designs, copyright and related rights (assignment, licensing, publishing and sponsorship agreements, etc.).
To protect our clients’ rights, we appear before civil and criminal courts in actions for infringement, unfair competition, or parasitism.
We also provide strategic legal advice and litigation services in copyright matters.
Philippe Bessis has been recognized for his expertise in IP – trademarks litigation, by the Leaders League Guide for their 2023 and 2024 editions.
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Dispute Resolution
Commercial litigation - Corporate and financial litigation - International arbitration - Enforcement measures - White-collar crime - Mediation
Intellectual Property – IP/IT
Trademarks and Designs - Copyright and related rights - Patents - Protection and exploitation - Infringement - Unfair competition
Real Estate
Commercial and professional leases - Property investment - Real estate development - Transfer of leasehold rights and business assets - Due diligence - Condominium and property management - Real estate litigation
Distribution and Franchising
Setting up distribution networks - Negotiating franchise/concession/distribution/partnership agreements - Breach of contract - Litigation on termination of established commercial relations - Litigation on anti-competitive practices
Aviation and Transport
Commercial contracts and partnerships - Charter contracts - Passenger litigation - Freight litigation - Enforcement measures - Technical expertise - Regulatory
Corporate
Corporate transactions - M&A - Articles of association and shareholders’ agreements - Management and employees investment - Corporate restructuring - Company formation and corporate monitoring
Commercial Contracts
Letters of intent - Partnerships - Subcontracting - Confidentiality agreements - General terms and conditions - Commercial relations litigation
Employment Law
Employment relations - Dismissals - Negotiated terminations - Labour litigation - Restructuring