Gowling WLG frequently acts in cross-border disputes before French courts and the UPC, offering integrated enforcement, FRAND licensing, and innovation protection advice with particular strength in the life sciences, telecommunications and technology segment. The practice is co-headed by Céline Bey, who is well versed in infringement actions, and Marianne Schaffner, an expert in multi-jurisdictional validity challenges. Alexis Augustin focuses on pharmaceutical disputes.
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Testimonials
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- ‘The team has a very high level of expertise. It is always a pleasure to work with them.’
- ‘Alexis Augustin is very reliable and always available. Everything runs in a very structured and harmonious manner.’
- ‘They have excellent abilities across the board and are adaptable to different technologies.’
- ‘They provide a very clear explanation of the process and the risks and costs involved.’
- ‘The Gowling team excels in a number of fronts - its people are top notch in expertise and communication skills; they function as a true team focused on ensuring the best quality advice and outcome for the client. They are a diverse team that collaborates seamlessly.'
- ‘Standout partners are certainly Marianne Schaffner and Huw Evans. Brilliant in different ways. Marianne is an expert in litigation strategy and execution - she can go deep into the merits of a case and the legalities associated with the case but also is able to stay high level when necessary and communicate overarching issues to business clients. Huw brings the client care aspect to the team and is able to bring in additional Gowling partners as needed.’
Key clients
- Molecular Instruments
Work highlights
Representing Molecular Instruments, Inc. in its defence to a patent infringement action before the UPC at The Hague Local Division further to a UK counterpart case in which the GB designations of the asserted patents were revoked.
Representing Acome in a patent infringement action in France.
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Practice head
Céline Bey; Marianne Schaffner
Other key lawyers
Alexis Augustin; Huw Evans