François Pochart > August Debouzy > Paris, France > Lawyer Profile

August Debouzy‘s offering exhibits ‘unparalleled’ experience in the full spectrum of life sciences IP issues and the data protection aspects of clinical trials, particularly relating to personal data transfers. The team is also well equipped to handle unfair competition work. Team co-lead François Pochart is noted for his broad knowledge of regulations governing medical devices and medicinal products, in addition to his strong focus on global pharma disputes. Co-lead Grégoire Desrousseaux utilises his ‘very significant’ experience in life sciences patent issues to assist clients with infringement actions and seizures, while practice co-head and qualified patent attorney Lionel Martin often acts in opposition proceedings before the EPO and the UPC.

With extensive and wide-reaching experience that includes complex patent infringement litigation before the UPC, IP offices, and French courts, the team at August Debouzy has a strong footing within the industry and also handles contractual and licensing matters, as well as patent applications. The firm is lauded by clients for its deep industry expertise, which is evidenced in co-head Grégoire Desrousseaux‘s previous experience as an engineer, bolstering his notable ability to handle complex litigation, including FRAND and oral hearings before The Hague and in Munich courts. Heading the department alongside Desrousseaux is François Pochart, who specialises in advising clients active in the healthcare, pharmaceuticals, life sciences, biotech, and chemical industries, and Lionel Martin, who specialises in aiding clients in the telecommunication, energy, medical devices, and automotive industries. Julia Cohen-Solal and Pierre-Olivier Ally are also key names at the firm. Abdelaziz Khatab left the firm in 2024 to join Simmons & Simmons.