ADVANT Altana's focus areas include patent litigation, licensing and portfolio strategy, with the team offerng a wealth of experience in the life sciences, technology and consumer goods sectors. The team provides integrated advisory on infringement, validity and R&D contracts, with strong cross-border coordination via the ADVANT alliance and is jointly steered by Pierre Lubet, a port of call for technology disputes, Laura Morelli , who excels in healthcare enforcement, and Jean-Guy de Ruffray.
Legal 500 Editorial commentary
Testimonials
Collated independently by Legal 500 research team.
- ‘Professional and pragmatic.’
- ‘The team is made up of people who are very attentive to their clients and whose skills complement each other perfectly.'
- ‘Jean-Guy de Ruffray has the talent to listen to his clients and to prevent them from making mistakes. He is particularly adept at navigating complex ridge paths.’
Key clients
- ISENTRONIQ
- AXIANS (VINCI ENERGIE)
- AMPHENOL CORPORATION
- ELECTROLUX
- WIENERBERGER
- VDLV
- JACQUET PANIFICATION
- INDIGO
- DIAM GROUP
- FAURECIA (FORVIA)
Work highlights
Representing FAURECIA in ongoing patent, know-how and contract-related litigation.
Representing AXIANS (Vinci Energie) in a ongoing litigation for patent infringement against a competitor.
Representing JACQUET PANIFICATION in an ongoing patent and design infringement action against one of its competitors
Practice head
Pierre Lubet; Laura Morelli; Jean-Guy de Ruffray
Other key lawyers
Armand Aviges; Camille Raclet; Claire Borgel; Clémence Aladjidi