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France > Intellectual property: Copyright Tier 1

Taliens’ IP practice benefits from a collaborative relationship with international law firms and is prominently focused on supporting major international companies operating in France. It serves a diverse client base spanning sectors like fashion and luxury goods, art, media, entertainment, toys and gaming, as well as food and beverage. The copyright team, co-led by seasoned litigator Clara Steinitz, soft-IP specialist Jean-Frédéric Gaultier, and invaluable disputes expert Grégoire Triet, consistently manages highly complex disputes and commercial arrangements. This includes infringement litigation, unfair competition, and parasitic matters at both domestic and international levels. The practice draws further support from Emilie Gras, Sophia Gintersos, Alix De Noray, and Chloé Laboudie, who contribute to both the practice’s contentious and transactional strengths. It offers guidance to clients on infringement issues and assist in safeguarding their IP from unfair use, actively participating in many of the team’s most significant cases.

France > Intellectual property: Patents Tier 2

Under the leadership of Jean-Frédéric Gaultier and Grégoire Triet, the team at Taliens is well placed to advise on high-value, international patent infringement matters, and is equally strong in advisory work, often assisting with the development of license agreements and technology transfers. The client base includes telecoms, pharmaceutical, medical and mechanics entities.

France > Intellectual property: Trade marks and designs Tier 2

Taliens’ IP team focuses on high-value, business-critical matters, particularly in support of major international companies operating in France. The practice collaborate with their Munich and Madrid its to provide extensive assistance in significant litigation and prosecution cases, assisting brands in both pursuing and defending trade mark violation claims in court. Additionally, the team is well-versed in international portfolio management, trade mark registrations, and drafting commercial contracts. Co-headed by Jean-Frédéric Gaultier, Clara Steinitz, a soft IP specialist, and Grégoire Triet, an expert in trade mark disputes and commercial arrangements, the team specialises in cases, deals, and commercial agreements involving some of the world’s leading international brands across various sectors, including fashion, luxury goods, art, media, toys, and food.

France > Media and entertainment: Newspapers Tier 2

Focusing on digital media, Taliens advises on the full gamut of media matters, from disputes to corporate transactions and commercial contracts. The firm has an established reputation among international clients, advising US and UK-based media clients. Clara Steinitz leads the media team, with a practice spanning content creation, marketing, licensing and brand protection. Jean-Frédéric Gaultier is adept at handling sensitive issues, such as defamation and privacy matters and litigation involving the press. With experience in media, copyrights and designs, Emilie Gras is involved in production and commercial arrangements. Alix De Noray and Sophia Gintersos field balanced contentious and advisory media law practices. Florent Laville, Chloé Laboudie and Jeanne Toulemonde are other names to note.

France > Media and entertainment: Television/radio Tier 2

Experts on the interplay between IP and media law, Taliens advises clients on project development, regulatory compliance, disputes and sensitive issues. The firm is particularly renowned for offering a bridge between Anglophone clients and the French market. The team is led by Clara Steinitz, whose practice is supported by Jean-Frédéric Gaultier, recognised for his skill in handling sensitive media issues.

France > Media and entertainment: Cinema Tier 3

Representing leading clients such as Amazon Studios and the BBC, Taliens' cinema law team offers expertise in the French and Anglophone markets and is therefore well positioned to advise US and UK media players looking to expand into France. The team is led by Clara Steinitz, a specialist in IP litigation and advisory work. Jean-Frédéric Gaultier, who oversees complex and sensitive IP and media disputes, and Emilie Gras are other key figures in the department.

France > Industry focus: Healthcare and life sciences Tier 4

France > Industry focus: Luxury goods