Stephenson Harwood excels in trade marks and designs, offering comprehensive advice on portfolio management, enforcement strategies, oppositions, and litigation before French and EU offices and courts. With strengths in fashion, luxury, technology, and life sciences, the practice integrates expertise in emerging tech like AI and blockchain for innovative IP protection. Led by Boriana Guimberteau, the team is bolstered by associates Pauline Desjours and Louise Bonnel, who bring depth in contentious and advisory matters.
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Testimonials
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- ‘Stephenson Harwood is a very knowledge firm in the field of IP. The team is led by Boriana Guimberteau. She has a high level of knowledge and leads litigious matter in the best possible way. She is easy to approach and reach and is open to practical and business oriented thinking.’
- ‘Boriana Guimberteau speaks perfect English which is useful for international clients. She has been in the practice for some time and possesses all the skills to be a perfect lawyer. I reiterate that she is easy to approach and reach and is open to practical and business oriented thinking. ’
- ‘The team provides top-shelf service and has a business-savvy that other French law firms lack. They know how to get results that matter to clients.’
- ‘Boriana Guimberteau is a rock star. She's our go-to person for sensitive matters.’
Practice head
Boriana Guimberteau
Other key lawyers
Pauline Desjours; Louise Bonnel