Casalonga utilises an integrated model, uniting attorneys-at-law with patent and trade mark specialists to deliver seamless prosecution and enforcement strategies across Europe. With offices spanning France, Germany, and Spain, the firm excels in pan-European validity disputes and portfolio optimisation, leveraging deep sectoral insights in luxury and tech. Trade marks litigator Arnaud Casalonga, adept in infringement proceedings, co-leads alongside Caroline Casalogna, a designs expert in unfair competition; Karina Dimidjian-Lecomte, focused on global strategies; Marianne Gabriel, versed in mediation; Floriane Codevelle, proficient in contracts; Laurence Schardt, heading portfolio management; and Pascaline Vincent, specialising in domain disputes. In Spain, Cristina Bercial-Chaumier manages cross-border enforcement.
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Testimonials
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- ‘We have worked with Caroline Casalonga and Cristina Bercial in connection with trade mark opposition matters and they (and their teams) provide legal service at a high level.’
- ‘Extreme availability and boundless kindness. Working in harmony.’
- ‘Marianne Gabriel is a lawyer with great professionalism and undeniable human qualities.’
- ‘A very collaborative and readily available team that perfectly understands our specific needs.’
- ‘The team's strength lies in its availability and responsiveness. The support provided is comprehensive, and the approach is always developed in collaboration with us, the client.’
- ‘They always give us quick answers.’
Key clients
- Sanofi Paramount Group (formerly ViacomCBS) (CBS Studios Inc., Viacom International Inc.) V33 Group MSF International (Médecins Sans Frontières International) Credit Mutuel Arkéa Heineken Entreprise Saint-Gobain Hasbro Sky Group (formerly British Sky Broadcasting Group Plc) Kodak Blue Cross Blue Shield Association Essity Hygiene and Health AB Edgewell McCormick Monster Energy company A.P.C (Atelier de Production et de création) La Compagnie de Vichy Moulin Rouge (SOC BAL DU MOULIN ROUGE) Pandora Eram Group Allegion (Bricard) Antilles-Glaces Group Aurige Group Bagi Banque BCP Berliner (restaurant chain) Biogaran Brasseurs de France Casanova Cobra Art Company Cluizel Dalloyau Délices de Guyane Diam Bouchage (OENEO Group) Domaine Casanova Elis Ermewa Group (Akiem) Etablissement français du sang (EFS) Fayat Group France Boissons GBH (Bernard Hayot Group) Geodis GPMA Humeau-Beaupreau INAO (French National Institute of origin and quality) JCR (Ekoï) Karsten Manufacturing Corporation La Centrale Group Lalique Group Leroy Merlin France (Adeo Group) Lidl Mr.Bricolage Group Ortho Partner Oui Care Group (Financiere Oui Care, O2 Developpement) Qinomic Samaritaine (LVMH Group) SKF (Svenska KullagerFabriken) Société de la Tour Eiffel Sovereign Brands Spéciales Gillardeau SARL – Maison Gillardeau Spiribam (Bernard Hayot Group) STMicroelectronics Teréga Unique Heritage Media (UHM) Up Coop Group Vallourec Villard Médical Vinora (association for the promotion of volcanic wines) WAFF Wakam Yara France
Work highlights
Opposed and completed trade mark infringement actions for MEDECINS SANS FRONTIERES (MSF) in France, Spain and Portugal against organisations attempting to exploit MSF’s reputation, both in fundraising countries and in regions where MSF intervenes during war or epidemics.
Represented the licensee of La Compagnie de Vichy in the protection of its name, including providing advice and enforcement of its rights (oppositions, invalidity claims, fraudulent filings) against any attempts at appropriation by third parties.
Represented VIACOM International Inc. (US company) in an invalidity action before the EUIPO against a French company concerning EUTM n°18856899 ‘Pierre Cadault’ (word mark), filed on the ground of bad faith for reproducing the name of a fictional character, the fashion designer Pierre Cadault from the world-famous TV series “Emily in Paris”.
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Practice head
Arnaud Casalonga; Caroline Casalonga; Floriane Codevelle; Karina Dimidjian-Lecomte; Marianne Gabriel; Laurence Schardt; Pascaline Vincent; Cristina Bercial-Chaumier