August Debouzy

August Debouzy has established itself as one of the leading law firms in the French patent litigation scene thanks to the leadership of Grégoire Desrousseaux and François Pochart, both of whom are qualified as patent attorneys and lawyers. Both partners have a background in engineering but Pochart has carved out a patent practice in the pharmaceutical sector while Desrousseaux handles disputes in a range of technical fields, including electronics and mechanics.

The firm is also recommended for patent office proceedings, trade mark work and IP transactions. Managing partner Mahasti Razavi is a key contact for trade mark matters. The partners are supported by practitioners such as Lionel Martin, Pierre-Olivier Ally and European patent attorney Asma Bendjaballah.

2023

"We appreciate their practical, succinct advice. They have excellent drafting skills, and an array of in-house support for matters which cross functions."

"They are very responsive and provide concise and considered advice."

"We appreciate their sharpness."

In 2020, Thierry Lautier left the firm for Reed Smith while Véronique Dahan joined Joffe & Associés. Loïc Lemercier and Mathilde Rauline left in 2021 for Dentons and Sanofi respectively. Pierre Pérot, who was recognised as a Rising Star in 2022, joined the firm in December 2022. 2023 Rising Star Anaïs Pallut joined the firm in 2024.