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Yoann Rousseau
Work Department
Trade Marks
Position
Yoann is a chartered UK trade mark attorney with extensive knowledge of trade mark and copyright law. Prior to joining Venner Shipley, Yoann was in-house IP Counsel for a well-known, pan-European, telecom retail company for several years. He brings a commercial approach to provide both practical and proactive advice to clients.
Yoann advises on all aspects of trade mark law and practice, including management and organisation of IP portfolios, clearance for use and registration of new marks, prosecution and enforcement of intellectual property rights. He has extensive experience in contentious trade mark proceedings, such as oppositions and cancellation actions before the UK and EU Intellectual Property Offices, including trade mark hearings before the UK Intellectual Property Office. Yoann also advises on domain name disputes (before ICANN and Nominet) and has particular expertise in drafting and negotiating trade mark licences and assignments.
Languages
English, French
Memberships
- Member of the Chartered Institute of Trade Mark Attorneys
- Member of APRAM
Education
Yoann holds a master’s degree in Litigation Law, which he obtained with distinction, being placed First in the year. He also graduated from the University of Paris 2 Panthéon-Assas with a master’s in Intellectual Property Law, before attending King’s College London where he obtained a LL.M. also in Intellectual Property Law.
Lawyer Rankings
London > TMT (technology, media and telecoms) > PATMA: Trade mark attorneys
Venner Shipley LLP boasts a broad client base that encompasses FTSE100 companies, global corporations, SMEs, and start-ups, and the team is well equipped to advise them on filing, protection, and enforcement strategies. Additionally, the practice is active in trade mark opposition, cancellation, appeal proceedings, and litigation before the UKIPO and EPO. Tunbridge Wells-based Clare Turnbull sits at the helm of the practice and is experienced in contentious matters surrounding complex issues of ownership. Fluent in French, David Birchall in London has notable expertise in working with foreign attorneys regarding registrations and prosecutions in other countries. Another key name is Yoann Rousseau, who is skilled in the management and organisation of IP portfolios. Following the merger with legacy firm AA Thornton, the firm has acquired a number of new lawyers. Key names to note include Sarah Darby, who manages global trade mark portfolios of high-profile brands, as does dual-qualified trade mark and patent attorney Ian Gill. Sarah Neil is also recommended.