August Debouzy elevates its trade marks and designs practice through a cross-disciplinary powerhouse, blending high-stakes enforcement with strategic transactional counsel to safeguard intangible assets amid digital innovation. The team excels in pan-European infringement disputes and unfair competition claims, delivering bespoke validity assessments and licensing frameworks across tech and luxury sectors. Trade marks litigator Mahasti Razavi, adept in portfolio monetisation, co-leads alongside Basile Ader, a trade marks specialist in media conflicts, and Grégoire Desrousseaux, focused on opposition strategies. Pierre Pérot enhances litigation support.
Legal 500 Editorial commentary
Testimonials
Collated independently by Legal 500 research team.
- ‘Basile Ader has established himself as an experienced problem-solver. His keen understanding of situations, his ability to structure robust strategies, and his capacity to anticipate opposing reactions have been decisive factors. He combines undeniable technical expertise with invaluable interpersonal skills, especially crucial in high-stakes cases.'
- ‘The firm stands out for its deep expertise in complex IP matters, responsiveness, and practical, business-oriented advice. Clients value the team’s efficiency, clear communication, and strong track record in delivering successful outcomes.'
- 'Compared to other firms, it combines high-quality legal analysis with a client-focused, solution-driven approach.’
- ‘Pierre Pérot and Camille Abba stand out for their exceptional expertise in trade mark infringement matters, combining strategic insight with meticulous attention to detail. What sets them apart from competitors is their ability to translate complex legal issues into practical, actionable solutions.’
- ‘Professional, dedicated, enthusiastic, and high-performing.’
Key clients
- Accor
- Agence des participations de l’Etat
- Argos Wintyu
- Balmain
- Canal Plus
- Deliveroo
- EDF
- Enedis
- Ferrari
- Invader
- Jesta (Casino Les Princes)
- Michelin
Work highlights
Assisting and representing French luxury company Pierre Balmain, before the Paris court of appeal and the French Supreme court in a complex trade mark case, including coordination with local proceedings in the Middle East.
Advising and assisting Enedis in administrative proceedings (SYRELI proceedings) before the AFNIC against various cybersquatters
Advising and representing the American group ESG before the Paris court in the context of an action based on a Community design and unfair competition against a competitor copying its products (light signals) and representation of the client before the General court of Justice of the European Union concerning the parallel cancellation action
Lawyers
Leading associates
Leading associates with regular involvement in their team's key work, and recognition from peers or clients as being ones to watch.
Practice head
Mahasti Razavi; Basile Ader; Grégoire Desrousseaux
Other key lawyers
Pierre Pérot; Marie Edelstenne; Camille Abba