Bird & Bird is widely respected for its strength in advising on high-profile international and European trademarks and designs matters. The team is regularly sought out by manufacturers and technology companies across a variety of industries including retail, food and beverages, pharmaceuticals and electronics for comprehensive trademark and design advice. Anne-Charlotte Le Bihan, who is noted for her expertise in pan-European litigation, and Géraldine Arbant , who has a wealth of experience advising on strategic IP management, are the practice heads. Edouard Treppoz is also noted.
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Accolades
Client satisfaction: NPS ®
Testimonials
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- ‘Estelle Henry Mayer: inventive in her service/billing approach.'
- 'Agathe Steinmetz: competent and relevant.'
Key clients
- Piasten
- Crossfit
- Fédération de l’Industrie Horlogère Suisse (FHS)
- Philip Morris International
- VF Corporation
- Triumph International
- Crouzet
- Consorzio Di Tutela Della Denominazione Di Origine
- Controllata Prosecco
- WAVESTONE
Work highlights
Assisting Triumph International in building an opposition case based Michael Jackson’s well-known overseas rights, against a French litigious filing before the French IP Office.
Advising Philip Morris International on IP portfolio management.
Representing Piasten in a trademark litigation opposite Mars, Inc.
Lawyers
Leading partners
The strongest partners in their field, leading on market-leading deals and endorsed by peers and clients alike.
Anne-Charlotte Le Bihan
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
Anne-Charlotte Le Bihan; Geraldine Arbant
Other key lawyers
Edourd Troppez; Estelle Henry Mayer; Agathe Steinmetz; Lola Barberon