With an impressive record for handling complex multi-jurisdictional patent litigation before foreign courts, French courts, European IP offices, and the UPC, Bird & Bird is a well-respected industry player who caters to some of the world’s most emblematic conglomerates in industries not limited to software development, life-sciences, healthcare, electronics, food and beverage, and automotives. The team is led by Anne-Charlotte Le-Bihan, who in addition to being an erudite litigator, is also a soft IP expert and prolific negotiator. Co-head and Lyon-based Géraldine Arbant handles regional work. Described by one client as a ‘one-stop shop’, the team is supported by Thierry Lautier, who leverages his previous experience as an engineer to additionally advise on IP contracts and the IP-related aspects of corporate deals, including M&A. The ’dynamic and inventive’ Alexandra Schellino is another noted name in the team.
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- ‘Thierry Lautier's broad expertise makes him a one-stop shop for IP/patent intensive matters, including commercial negotiations. Thierry is very accountable on any matters he is in charge of, and the team is innovative in its way of working, Thierry being super reactive and easy to be in contact with.’
‘The team is responsive, available, and makes itself available to its clients.’
‘Anne-Charlotte Le Bihan: brilliant. Alexandra Schellino: dynamic and inventive.’
‘This team is fully dedicated to the success of the case in the best interest of its client. A close-knit team that works intensely and always at the client's disposal with results that prove that this team works perfectly.’
‘Anne-Charlotte Le Bihan is a fighter who does not give up despite the difficulty of a case. She is strategic and understands all the client's issues beyond her expertise.'
Key clients
- Edwards Lifesciences
- Honeywell
- Nexans
- Microsoft
- Broadcom
- Zodiac
- Lesaffre
- Minakem
- Baxter
- Allergan
Work highlights
- Represented Dexcom in three patent litigation cases against Abbott before the Paris Local Division of the UPC regarding European patents covering glucose monitoring devices.
- Represented Edwards Lifesciences in a major patent dispute against Meril on the infringement of various European patents covering a transcatheter heart valve.
- Represented Nestlé in several patent litigation cases against K-Fee in France.
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.
Laurent Labatte
Practice head
Anne-Charlotte Le Bihan; Géraldine Arbant
Other key lawyers
Thierry Lautier; Alexandra Schellino