August Debouzy maintains an active presence in the healthcare and life sciences sector, with the team standing out for its experience in complex intellectual property issues, particularly patent litigation. The group is led by the capable quartet of François Pochart, Grégoire Desrousseaux, Lionel Martin and Hélène Billery. Pochart is an experienced patent litigator, regularly representing clients before the domestic courts and the UPC. Desrousseaux is a name to note in EPO litigation and licensing issues, while Martin specialises in matters within the medical devices industry. Billery frequently assists pharmaceutical and biotechnology clients on regulatory and compliance issues.
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- ‘François Pochart demonstrates expertise, professionalism, responsiveness, creativity and pragmatism.’
Key clients
- A-Tract
- Abbott Diabetes Care
- Metex Noovistago
- Sofibel
- Biomérieux
- DBV Technologies
- Alcon
- B Braun
- Becton Dickinson
- Ceva Santé Animale
- Disphar (Nordic Pharma Group)
- Ferring
Work highlights
Represented Fresenius in an infringement action initiated against biosimilars competitors on the French market, notably against Biogen.
Represented Teva in two preliminary injunctions brought by Biogen following the launch at risk of Teva’s generic products of Biogen’s Dimethyl fumarate product (Tecfidera®).
Advised jaide on the implementation of data processing activities in compliance with data protection and healthcare regulations.
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Practice head
François Pochart; Grégoire Desrousseaux; Lionel Martin; Hélène Billery