Industrial Property and Unfair Competition

A transparent market is essential to allow players to compete on their merits. IP rights are a key asset for competitiveness and achieving success in all sectors of the economy.

We build close and lasting relationships with our clients. Our experience and knowledge of the regulatory context and technical, practical and commercial challenges they face allows us to truly understand their long-term vision and align with their strategic needs and priorities.

We are also known for our role in developing legal theory through academic publications that courts often cite and rely upon, as well as for our rigorous analysis and innovative approach to delivering solutions.

Solution-oriented pre-litigation, litigation and commercial advice is essential for the most innovative and forward-thinking companies, and our expertise often proves the difference in complex cases. Our team also plays a key role in monetising R&D&I and designing new business strategies.

Technology transfers – whether between companies, or from public-sector entities (especially universities and research centres, or the corresponding spin-offs or technology-based companies) to private sector entities – have proven to be critical to maximising investment in innovation. We deliver what our clients need in the most practical and efficient way possible.

We also advise on complex and ground-breaking unfair competition matters. We stay abreast of the latest trends and advise on unfair competition cases in sectors such as healthtech, online travel agencies, intermediation platforms in the delivery sector and intermediation platforms in the passenger sector.

We advise national and international players in the main strategic sectors: pharmaceuticals, chemicals, electronics, cosmetics, fashion, defence, automotive, services (telecommunications, software, media, banking and finance, public works, etc.), food and beverages, agriculture (plant varieties) and commercial (e-commerce and consumer goods).

We have a wealth of experience in:

• Complex litigation on the infringement and nullity of patents, trademarks, industrial designs, domain names, plant variety rights, unfair competition and advertising, software and image rights
• Class-action lawsuits regarding general terms and conditions
• Pre-litigation advice and negotiating and drafting contracts to transfer or license rights
• Creating and registering collateral-backed guarantees over intangible assets
• Negotiating and drafting software contracts: licences, SaaS licences, assignments, development contracts, outsourcing and cloud computing contracts, etc.
• Technology transactions: transfers, joint ventures, outsourcing, etc.