EBL Lexington Avocats demonstrates its trade marks and designs expertise through agile, business-aligned enforcement and strategic portfolio stewardship, seamlessly bridging litigation with commercial realities in luxury and consumer arenas. The firm pioneers dynamic pan-European injunctions and anti-counterfeiting campaigns amid digital and resale disruptions. Trade marks litigator Laurent Levy, expert in selective distribution disputes, co-leads alongside Michael Piquet-Fraysse, a trade marks expert in online enforcement and Christophe Glénat, who is focused on cross-border strategies. Ilyes Gharbi, another member of the team, excels in infringement proceedings.
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Testimonials
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- ‘The team is adept at identifying and effectively sharing issues, while integrating and adapting them within various processes (M&A, creation, etc.). Excellent communication and proactive planning throughout each project demonstrate daily practice and a genuine ability to provide support at every stage.’
- ‘The team is exceptionally responsive, offering a high level of customisation to provide concrete solutions to the problems at hand. They don't simply pull a ready-made solution out of a toolbox. The members of the intellectual property team complement each other and possess strong individual expertise.’
- ‘I particularly enjoyed working with Laurent Levy, Michaël Piquet-Fraysse, Camille Rauzy Askaou, and Christophe Glénat. They are all "new generation" lawyers who cultivate a smooth working relationship and demonstrate personal involvement in their cases.’
- ‘‘We had the pleasure of previously working with Christophe Glenat when he worked as an in-house lawyer. Mr. Glenat brings his in-house experience to provide out-of-the-box solutions with a focus on quality and excellency.’
- ‘EBL Lexington Avocats stands out for its professionalism, responsiveness, and solid expertise in intellectual property. The team is professional, efficient, and a pleasure to work with. They provide practical advice tailored to the client's needs. In the market, they rank among the most reliable and competent firms.’
- ‘Christophe Glénat (Counsel): Christophe is a highly experienced advisor with broad and in-depth knowledge across IP issues. He brings a clear business approach, ensuring that his advice is not only legally accurate but also commercially viable. His ability to advise on complex legal matters with clarity and strategic foresight makes him stand out compared to competitors.
Key clients
- Nestlé
- Petrus
- Volkswagen
- Audi
- Yamaha
- Barrière Cainos & Hotels
- Fouquet’s
- Philip Morris International
- Laboratoires Expanscience
- SellerX
- San Pellegrino
- Nespresso
Work highlights
Developed and implemented a novel enforcement strategy targeting the unauthorised online sale of genuine tobacco products for Philip Morris.
Represented Hotel Brands International (OKU Hotels) successfully in an opposition filed by Okko Hotels before the EUIPO.
Assisting Petrus, one of the world’s most prestigious wine brands, in a long-term strategy to obtain EU-wide recognition of its trade mark reputation, which is currently established only in France.
Lawyers
Leading partners
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Practice head
Laurent Levy; Michaël Piquet-Fraysse; Christophe Glénat
Other key lawyers
Margot Naquet; Ilyes Gharbi; Camille Rauzy Askaou