Mrs Julia Darcel > Osborne Clarke > Paris, France > Lawyer Profile

Osborne Clarke
163 BOULEVARD MALESHERBES
75017 PARIS
France

Work Department

IP / IT

Position

Counsel.

Career

Julia advises clients on all aspects of intellectual property and media law, with particular expertise in broadcasting and digital content and interactive entertainment sectors.

Julia regularly advises businesses in the Technology Media and Communications sector on a range of commercial and technology issues, and various topics related notably to copyright, trademark, publicity, advertising and gaming law and regulations, on both contentious and non-contentious matters.

She also advises on various aspects of media regulation and production from both traditional and new media perspective, with a thorough understanding of the regulations governing online content.

 

Languages

French, English

Memberships

Julia is a lecturer since 2017 at the HEAD law school (Paris) on the digital platform regulations, with a focus on their liability as intermediary and their obligations of transparency and accountability.

Education

Julia was admitted to the Paris bar in November 2012. She holds a Master 2 degree in Literary, Artistic and Industrial Property Law from Paris II – Panthéon Assas University.

Lawyer Rankings

France > Media and entertainment: Advertising

(Rising stars)

Julia Darcel – Osborne Clarke

Osborne Clarke is highly regarded in the French and international markets and is sought after by clients for advice on advertising regulations, consumer law, data privacy and green claims. Claire Bouchenard leverages her multidisciplinary expertise to assist with advertising campaigns, promotions and franchising and Xavier Pican has in-depth knowledge of data protection in the technology, media and communication sector. They are supported by Julia Darcel, a specialist in broadcasting and digital content, and Marie-Laure Pidoux.

France > Intellectual property: Copyright

(Rising stars)

Julia Darcel – Osborne Clarke

The copyright practice at Osborne Clarke boasts a robust client portfolio in the advertising, retail, TMC, gaming, and financial services sectors. Its expertise extends to various aspects, including content licensing and enforcement, portfolio and asset management, as well as broader IT, data, and regulatory issues. Claire Bouchenard, a leading figure in advertising and marketing law, heads the practice alongside data protection specialist Xavier Pican. Together, they guide the team in advisory services and copyright disputes, offering support to clients in both domestic and cross-border litigation and pre-litigation related to copyright infringements, validity, prosecution disputes, unfair competition claims, and contractual matters. The practice is further reinforced by the presence of Julia Darcel, a broadcasting and digital content specialist, and Christophe Arfan, an expert in trade secrets.