Bird & Bird

Bird & Bird is recommended for contentious and non-contentious soft IP work, including brand protection and portfolio management. The French IP team can handle disputes in a range of sectors, notably TMT, life sciences and mechanics.

Notable practitioners: Géraldine Arbant, Anne-Charlotte Le-Bihan, Estelle Henry-Mayer, Frédérique Bocqueraz and Edouard Treppoz.

2025

"They're responsive, strategic, competitive and driven by the results."

"[They have a] good way of working and provide top-notch advice."

"Géraldine Arbant and Frédérique Bocqueraz are very professional and have deep knowledge [in IP]."

"They were strongly supportive, always available when needed, and provided us the legal support required in a very timely manner."

"The team is approachable and professional and gets back with replies within the given deadline."

Case highlights include advising Le Monde on an agreement with OpenAI pertaining to publishers’ rights under the DSM Directive and guiding Nespresso on IP risk issues.

The firm represented Dexcom in the first patent infringement action ever filed before the Paris local division of the UPC. It also represented Edwards Lifesciences in a cross-border patent dispute. Partner Yves Bizollon retired in 2024.

The firm advised CrossFit on a pan-European trade mark infringement matter and brand strategy. It also assisted VF Corporation with trade mark clearance.