Bird & Bird acts for major media groups, online platforms, and sports rights holders on the French implementation of the DSM Directive. The practice is headed by Géraldine Arbant, who focuses on the digital media, entertainment, sport, and technology sectors and represents press publishers, broadcasters, and consumer brands on licensing, collective management, and AI-related copyright matters. Edouard Treppoz advises on international and EU copyright law issues, including press publishers’ neighbouring rights and data-mining exceptions. Frédérique Bocqueraz handles copyright litigation and damages assessment. Nelly Throo drafts complex copyright agreements for creative and media projects, while Estelle Henry-Mayer and Nathan Soulié support enforcement and data-driven copyright work.
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Géraldine Arbant
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Edouard Treppoz; Frédérique Bocqueraz; Nelly Throo; Estelle Henry-Mayer; Nathan Soulié