Noted for being a litigation heavyweight, the team at Hogan Lovells (Paris) LLP frequently advises clients across a variety of industries, including telecoms, renewable energy, life sciences, healthcare, aerospace pharmaceuticals, and defence. Stanislas Roux-Vaillard leads the team and is a seasoned litigator; he leads on the firm’s plethora of cases pertaining to litigation before EU courts, French courts, and patent offices. Key to the team is Adrien Bonnet, who in addition to handling complex litigation, is noted for handling FRAND matters and co-ordinating with the London and German offices of the firm to advise clients.
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Testimonials

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  • 'Stanislas Roux-Vaillard has provided excellent support in French infringement proceedings. He always sees the needs of the client and guides the client well through all proceedings. I highly recommend him and his team for infringement proceedings.'

Key clients

  • Eli Lilly
  • Dürr Systems
  • Hollister
  • Astronics
  • GE Renewable Energy
  • Orange
  • Guangdong OPPO Mobile Telecommunications Corp; Ltd
  • HID Global
  • F. Hoffmann La Roche AG
  • Supponor

Work highlights

Advised Guangdong OPPO Mobile Telecommunications Corp; Ltd on a patent nullity action against Nokia which allowed OPPO to keep the European market open despite adverse decisions in other countries.
Advised F. Hoffman La Roche on a law suit which involves the nullity of two formulation patents on a subcutaneous version of its blockbuster Herceptin.
Advised L’Oréal on strategising the launch worldwide of a new hair appliance and securing defences to avoid injunctions by an innovative competitor on the market.

Lawyers

Leading partners

The strongest partners in their field, leading on market-leading deals and endorsed by peers and clients alike.

Leading associates

Leading associates with regular involvement in their team's key work, and recognition from peers or clients as being ones to watch.

Adrien Bonnet

Practice head

Stanislas Roux-Vaillard

Other key lawyers

Adrien Bonnet