Mr Jean-Guy de Ruffray > ADVANT Altana > Paris, France > Lawyer Profile
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45 RUE DE TOCQUEVILLE
75 017 PARIS
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Mr Jean-Guy de Ruffray

Work Department
IT and Data - Intellectual Property
Position
Partner
Career
Jean-Guy de Ruffray, Partner and member of the Paris bar focuses his activities on intellectual property and IT law, both as an advisor and a litigator.
He notably advises his clients in patent, trademark, and copyright law, as well as in data protection law, digital law, and all contracts related to digital transformation (websites, mobile apps, IoT, SaaS agreements, database and software licensing, etc.) and e-commerce, all with a strong international dimension, and with a particular focus on innovation. He works for clients in various sectors of activities, and notably in the real estate/construction, digital, entertainment, and retail sectors.
Jean-Guy de Ruffray has taught within the certificate of specialization in intellectual property and new technologies and lectured on the themes “international aspects of intellectual property”, “arbitration and intellectual property”, “cybersecurity” and “GDPR” with the Development Institute International and the DJCE (at Montpellier University, see https://djce.fr/).
He joined Altana at its creation in 2009 and began his career at Freshfields Bruckhaus Deringer LLP. He is a member of INTA (International Trademark Association) and of the APRAM (Association des praticiens en droit des marques et des modèles).
Languages
French, English
Memberships
APRAM (Association des Practiciens en Marques et Modèles)
INTA (International Trademark Association)
Education
- Advanced post-graduate studies diploma in Contract Law (University of Paris XI – Sud)
- Post-graduate certificate of advanced specialized studies in Industrial Property (University of Paris II Panthéon-Assas).
Lawyer Rankings
France > Data privacy and data protection
ADVANT Altana advises on CNIL matters, GDPR compliance, data processing audits and personal data management protocols. The team is led by litigator Pierre Lubet, Laura Morelli and Jean-Guy de Ruffray. Morelli is a popular choice for clients in the healthcare, engineering, technology and IT, food, luxury, fashion, consumer goods and real estate sectors, and De Ruffray leverages his prior experience at major international law firms. Camille Raclet is also a name to note and advises on audits, implementation of compliance plans, the management of security breaches, as well as drafting and the review of regulatory documentation.
France > Intellectual property: Copyright
The ‘medium-sized team’ at ADVANT Altana handles the full range of issues for its clients, including pre-litigation, mediation, and courtroom litigation, as well as licensing agreements and negotiations, and it is noted for its ‘very experienced and high-quality’ advice and capabilities with regards to advising on international matters. The firm also has a strength in handling clients within the video gaming industry. The team is led by a Paris-based trifecta of partners, namely, Pierre Lubet, Laura Morelli, and Jean-Guy de Ruffray. Lubet is a manufacturing and luxury-sector specialist who handles complex litigation, while Morelli has strengths in mediation. Ruffray seamlessly interweaves his IT, data, and data protection matters into his IP advice. Camille Raclet provides significant support to the team and advises on cybersecurity and data protection-related IP issues.
France > Intellectual property: Patents
Praised by clients for its ability to take on complex matters, the team at ADVANT Altana has a robust patent practice that is able to navigate its clients through M&A, pre-litigation, audits, and contract and agreement negotiation and drafting, as well as memorandums. The firm services clients across a motley of sectors, including life sciences, energy, manufacturing, and electronics. The firm is led by co-head Pierre Lubet, who works at the intersection of IT and IP, advising clients on employee data protection, employee patents, corporate whistle-blowing systems, and company IT policies. Co-head Laura Morelli, in addition to being a seasoned litigator, has refined her skills as mediator, while Jean-Guy de Ruffray is equally adept at handling contentious matters, and has a particular focus on innovation.
Paris > Secteurs et industries > IT and internet
ADVANT Altana assiste une clientèle française et internationale sur la gestion de ses problématiques juridiques liées à l’informatique, au numérique, à la sécurité technologique ainsi qu’à l’Internet, aux réseaux sociaux et à la protection des données personnelles. Le cabinet intervient en conseil et en contentieux. La pratique est codirigée par Pierre Lubet , Jean-Guy de Ruffray et Laura Morelli .
Paris > Protection des données personnelles
ADVANT Altana traite des dossiers CNIL, de conformité RGPD et réalise des audits sur le traitement et les protocoles de gestion des données personnelles. La pratique est codirigée par le trio formé par l’avocat de contentieux Pierre Lubet ; Laura Morelli qui assiste des clients actifs dans les secteurs de la santé, de l’ingénierie, des technologies, de l’alimentation, du luxe, de la mode, de la consommation et de l’immobilier ; et Jean-Guy de Ruffray . Camille Raclet conseille ses clients en matière réglementaire, de conformité et de sécurité et réalise aussi des audits.
Paris > Propriété intellectuelle > Brevets
ADVANT Altana dispose d’une solide expertise en matière de brevets lui permettant de traiter des dossiers complexes. Le champ d’intervention couvre le contentieux et le précontentieux, ainsi que la gestion des aspects de brevets des fusions-acquisitions, les audits, et la négociation et la rédaction contractuelle. La base de clientèle est très diversifiée et issue notamment des secteurs des sciences de la vie, de l’énergie, de l’industrie et de l’électronique. La pratique est codirigée par le trio suivant : l’expert de la PI et des technologies Pierre Lubet, qui conseille ses clients sur leurs politiques informatiques et systèmes de lanceur d’alerte, la protection des données des employés et les inventions de salariés ; Laura Morelli, qui est une spécialiste du contentieux et médiatrice ; et l’expert du contentieux Jean-Guy de Ruffray .
Paris > Propriété intellectuelle > Droits d’auteur
ADVANT Altana traite un large ensemble de problématiques juridiques : précontentieux, médiation, contentieux judiciaire, accords de licences. Le cabinet est également apprécié pour ses conseils « très expérimentés et de haute qualité » en matière internationale, et dispose d’un savoir-faire reconnu dans le secteur des jeux vidéo. La pratique est codirigée par le trio formé de : Pierre Lubet, un spécialiste des litiges complexes qui intervient particulièrement dans les secteurs de l’industrie et du luxe ; l’experte de la médiation Laura Morelli ; et Jean-Guy de Ruffray, qui traite des dossiers mêlant des sujets d’informatique, de données personnelles et de PI. Enfin, Camille Raclet gère des sujets de PI liés à des questions de cybersécurité et de protection des données.
Lawyer Rankings
- Intellectual property: Copyright France
- Data privacy and data protection France
- Intellectual property: Patents France
Top Tier Firm Rankings
- Construction
- Industry focus: Healthcare and life sciences
- Intellectual property: Trade marks and designs
Firm Rankings
- Dispute resolution: White-collar crime
- Insurance
- Intellectual property: Copyright
- Data privacy and data protection
- Dispute resolution: Commercial litigation
- Employment
- Insolvency
- EU, competition and distribution
- Industry focus: IT and internet
- Intellectual property: Patents
- Administrative and public law
- Mergers and acquisitions