Maitre Jean CASTELAIN > Herald Avocats > Paris, France > Lawyer Profile

Herald Avocats’ accomplished IP team, co-led by Jérémy Cardenas, Juliette Félix, Jean Castelain, Anne Cousin, and the recent addition of partner Nathalie Moullé-Berteaux, delivers comprehensive counsel across a diverse spectrum of copyright matters. The practice’s expertise encompasses addressing infringement and counterfeiting claims, as well as the meticulous crafting of licensing and assignment agreements. Notably, the team has successfully attracted prominent new clients within the luxury, fashion, hospitality, art, communication, and music sectors, adeptly navigating both contentious and non-contentious issues, standing as strong advocates for their clients before French and European courts.

Herald Avocats is noted for its depth of expertise in the television sector and advises major clients such as the national broadcaster, France Télévisions. Juliette Félix co-leads the team, bringing multidisciplinary expertise in media and IP to advise and litigate on high-profile mandates. Practice co-leader is Jean Castelain focuses on litigation on behalf of TV groups, libel actions, contractual matters and broadcasting suspension proceedings.

With considerable expertise in complex litigation, Herald Avocats frequently acts for notable record labels. Commanding an in-depth knowledge of the music sector, the team is co-led by two industry experts: Juliette Félix, who maintains an excellent reputation for handling litigation in the field of music and entertainment law, and Jean Castelain, who has specialist knowledge of media and intellectual property law.