Avocat propriété intellectuelle

Despite every protection put in place, intellectual property rights can be infringed in many ways. This may occur where there is an infringement of the rights in a inventor in particular, or in the event of a dispute with one of your competitors involving various aspects of intellectual property.

Le rôle de l’avocat propriété intellectuelle is to put a defence strategy in place quickly, so as to assert, first, your droits de propriété industrielle, which cover your patent law, your marques, your designs and models, and, second, your literary and artistic property rights, which cover your copyright and related rights, before the courts, in particular in the event of Infrigement.

At Dhenne Avocats, we understand how important it is to protect and defend your intellectual property rights. Our intellectual property lawyers are dedicated to providing you with legal and strategic advice in patent law, trade mark law, copyright and designs. We work closely with our clients to understand their needs and to put in place a protection strategy suited to their objectives. 

Domaines d’expertise en propriété intellectuelle

Our firm stands out for its strong patent focus, but we also offer expertise in trade secrets, pharmaceutical regulation and litigation involving trade marks, copyright and designs. Our interdisciplinary approach enables us to offer you comprehensive advice and representation across all these fields. 

Patent

Our patent expertise includes advice and support throughout the filing process, the negotiation and drafting of patent licence and patent assignment agreements, as well as representation in patent litigation. 

Advice:

We help you devise the best protection strategy for your inventions, taking account of your commercial and financial objectives. Our lawyers are also equipped to negotiate and draft patent licence and patent assignment agreements, ensuring that your interests are protected. 

Patent filing

We guide you through the entire patent filing process, helping you identify the aspects of your invention that can be protected, prepare the necessary documents and file your patent application with the competent offices. 

Patent litigation

In the event of a dispute, our patent litigation lawyers represent you before the competent courts and administrative bodies. We have solid experience in patent infringement actions, patent revocation actions and preliminary injunction proceedings, and we are also equipped to handle saisie-contrefaçon (infringement seizure) proceedings and applications to set aside a saisie-contrefaçon order. 

Trademarks

Our trade mark lawyers provide you with advice and assistance complète en matière de dépôt de marque, prior art and availability searches, negotiation and drafting of trade mark licence and assignment agreements, as well as representation in trade mark litigation.

Recherche d’antériorités

It is essential to vérifier l’existence de marques antérieures similaires ou identiques before filing your trade mark. Our lawyers help you carry out a thorough availability search in order to minimise the risk of conflict with earlier rights holders. 

Dépôt de marques

We assist you throughout the trade mark filing process, helping you select the appropriate classes of goods and services and preparing and submitting your application for registration with the competent offices. 

Oppositions et litiges en matière de marques

If your trade mark is challenged, or if you wish to challenge a third party’s trade mark, our trade mark lawyers represent you in opposition proceedings and in litigation before the competent courts and administrative bodies.

Copyright

Our copyright expertise covers the protection of artistic, literary and software works, IT maintenance agreements and employee-created works. We advise you on the best protection strategy for your works and represent you in copyright litigation.

Protection of artistic and literary works

We help you identify which aspects of your works can be protected by copyright and put in place the appropriate measures to secure that protection.

Contrats de cession de droits

Our lawyers are equipped to negotiate and draft software assignment and software licence agreements, ensuring that your interests are protected.

Copyright litigation

In the event of a dispute, our copyright lawyers represent you before the competent courts and administrative bodies, in particular in cases of software infringement.

Designs

Our design lawyers provide you with comprehensive advice and assistance on industrial design protection, design filings, the negotiation and drafting of design licence and assignment agreements, as well as representation in design litigation. 

Industrial design protection

We help you identify which aspects of your creations can be protected by design law and put in place the appropriate measures to secure that protection. 

Design filings

Our lawyers assist you throughout the design filing process, helping you prepare the necessary documents and file your application for registration with the competent offices.

Design litigation

In the event of a dispute, our design lawyers represent you before the competent courts and administrative bodies, in particular in design infringement cases.

 

Services provided by an intellectual property lawyer

An intellectual property lawyer offers you a full range of services to help you protect, manage and defend your intellectual property rights. These services include advisory work, litigation, audits and due diligence.

Advice:

Our intellectual property lawyers are on hand to advise you on the best protection strategies for your innovations, your trade secrets and your creations. We help you identify the intellectual property rights you hold and put in place the appropriate measures to protect them. 

Stratégie de protection

We advise you on the best protection strategy for your innovations and trade secrets, taking account of your commercial and financial objectives and of the specific features of your industry.

 

Négociation de contrats

Our lawyers are equipped to negotiate and draft licence and assignment agreements, ensuring that your interests are protected and that the terms are tailored to your specific needs.

Portfolio management

We help you manage and optimise your IP portfolios, monitoring deadlines, advising you on possible extensions of protection and keeping you informed of relevant legal developments.

 

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Litigation

In the event of a dispute, our intellectual property lawyers represent you before the competent courts and administrative bodies, to defend your rights and pursue your claims.

Procédures judiciaires

We assist you throughout the proceedings, preparing the necessary documents, presenting your arguments and representing you at hearings and in negotiations.

Arbitrage et médiation

Where possible and appropriate, our lawyers assist you in the resolution of disputes through arbitration or mediation, helping you reach an amicable settlement with the opposing party. 

Contentieux transfrontaliers

We help you manage multi-jurisdictional intellectual property disputes, coordinating with local counsel and ensuring that your strategy remains consistent and effective.

Audit et due diligence

Our intellectual property lawyers assist you in analysing and assessing your actifs de propriété intellectuelle, notamment lors de fusions, d’acquisitions ou de financements. 

Analysis of intellectual property assets

We review your IP portfolios, and in particular the related agreements (licence agreements, assignment agreements, IT maintenance agreements), in order to identify the strengths and weaknesses of your protection and to advise you on possible improvements.

Risk assessment

We help you assess the risks attached to your intellectual property assets — infringement, litigation or obsolescence risks — and put in place measures to address them.

Due diligence en cas de fusions et acquisitions

In transactions involving intellectual property assets, we carry out thorough due diligence to ensure that the rights are properly protected and transferred, and to assess the value of those assets for your business.

Pourquoi choisir un avocat spécialisé en propriété intellectuelle ?

Instructing a specialist intellectual property lawyer offers many advantages, in particular in-depth technical and legal expertise and tailored support suited to your specific needs.

 

Technical expertise

Our intellectual property lawyers have solid scientific and technological training and experience, enabling them to grasp the issues raised by your innovations and to advise you effectively.

In-depth knowledge of scientific and technological fields

Our lawyers are familiar with recent developments and trends in your industry, which enables them to anticipate potential problems and to vous conseiller en conséquence.

Understanding of industrial realities

We understand the challenges your business faces and strive to give you practical advice tailored to your specific needs.

 

Expérience juridique

Our intellectual property lawyers have solid legal experience, enabling them to represent you effectively before the competent judicial and administrative bodies.

Command of national and international intellectual property law

Our lawyers keep abreast of legislative and case-law developments in intellectual property, both nationally and internationally, which allows us to give you comprehensive and consistent advice. 

Practice before the competent judicial and administrative bodies

We have significant experience in the representation of clients before the competent courts and administrative bodies, which enables us to defend your rights successfully.

 

Accompagnement personnalisé

At Dhenne Avocats, we are committed to providing you with tailored support suited to your specific needs.

Strategic advice tailored to each client’s specific needs

We work closely with you to understand your objectives and constraints, and advise you on the best strategy to protect and exploit your intellectual property assets.

Rigorous case management

We monitor your matters closely, keeping you informed of developments and advising you on the steps to be taken to preserve and defend your rights. 

 

Frequently asked questions about intellectual property lawyers

An intellectual property lawyer is a legal expert who advises on and defends clients’ intellectual property rights. It is important to choose a lawyer who specialises in this field, so as to benefit from in-depth expertise and tailored support. Costs vary according to experience and to the complexity of the matter. Areas of expertise include patents, trade marks, copyright and designs. It is advisable to consult an intellectual property lawyer from the very start of the process of creating or developing an innovation or a brand.

FAQ

An intellectual property lawyer is a legal professional who advises on and defends clients’ intellectual property rights, such as patents, trade marks, copyright and designs.

Instructing a specialist intellectual property lawyer gives you the benefit of in-depth technical and legal expertise, together with tailored support to protect and defend the intellectual property rights attached to your innovation.

To choose the right intellectual property lawyer, look for a professional who understands the specific issues facing your business, has solid experience in your field, and is able to offer you tailored support suited to your needs.

An intellectual property lawyer’s fees may vary according to the lawyer’s experience, the complexity of your matter and the time devoted to it. Lawyers commonly bill on an hourly basis, but fixed fees or success fees may also be offered.

An intellectual property lawyer’s areas of expertise include patents, trade marks, copyright, designs, trade secrets and pharmaceutical regulation.

In litigation, the intellectual property lawyer represents and defends the client’s interests before the competent courts and administrative bodies. The lawyer prepares the necessary documents, presents the arguments and the evidence, and pleads the client’s case.

An intellectual property lawyer can help you protect your invention or your brand by advising you on the best protection strategy, helping you file the appropriate applications, and representing your interests in negotiations or litigation.

It is advisable to consult an intellectual property lawyer as soon as you consider creating or developing an innovation, a brand or a work protected by copyright. Early advice makes it possible to put in place a suitable protection strategy and to avoid potential conflicts or problems.