Osborne Clarke is renowned for its strength in patent prosecution, litigation and portfolio management. The team is co-led by Claire Bouchenard, who has authority in advertising and marketing IP disputes and Xavier Pican, a specialist in blockchain and data licensing. Julia Darcel is recommended for enforcement matters, while Christophe Arfan demonstrates proficiency in metaverse interllectual property protection.
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Testimonials

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  • ‘All lawyers are highly trained professionals who closely coordinate strategies with their clients. A key strength is their ability to provide concrete answers to client questions; OC anticipates the client's situation, reflects on the facts, and offers excellent recommendations.’
  • ‘I appreciate a high level of availability and a real added value in the review of cases.’
  • ‘A very available, loyal, proactive team that respects deadlines.'

Key clients

  • Gesamtverband Autoteile-Handel E.V (GVA)

Work highlights

Advised an global supply chain services group in pre-litigation matters.
Assisted a fully integrated, global immunotherapy powerhouse in securing a non-exclusive license for a patent family concerning a platform technology.
Assisting a client active in sustainable construction in the framework of negotiation of four patent licensing agreements in exchange for the withdrawal of oppositions with an American competitor.
Practice head

Claire Bouchenard; Xavier Pican

Other key lawyers

Julia Darcel; Grégoire Dumas; Laurène Zaggia; Marie-Laure Pidoux; Christophe Arfan