The team at CMS Francis Lefebvre regularly handles trademark infringement litigation, protection actions as well as the drafting and negotiation of agreements. The group also provides support to the firm's tax team on the reorganisation of IP portfolios. Sabine Rigaud, who is able to draw on previous experience gained in-house, has a broad advisory and litigation practice.
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Key clients
- Advance Publications
- Bolton Group
- Four Seasons Hotel George V B.V.
- Michelin
- Semmaris Marché de Rungis
Work highlights
- Assists Advance Publications in pre-litigation and customs seizures in relation to the 'Vogue' trademark.
- Assists Semmaris with respect to trademark filing strategy, litigation and agreement drafting.
- Assists the Four Seasons Hotel George V in its trademark portfolio management and proceedings before the offices.
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Anne-Laure Villedieu, Jean-Baptiste Thiénot, Florentin Sanson, Sabine Rigaud