Pinsent Masons

International law firm Pinsent Masons deals with patent disputes in France and across Europe.  IP star  heads the French IP practice. He is supported by legal director Virginia de Freitas is a key contact in the practice.   

2023

"The team is very proactive, always updating us on details about the ongoing litigation, potential next steps and timeline, alongside providing a very good quality of argumentation."

"They are knowledgeable, practical and responsive."

"We value the excellent quality of output and commercially relevant advice."

"We appreciate their precision, proficiency, timeliness and knowledge of technical matters, and court and local practices."

2022 client testimonials

"Approachable and delivers high-quality work in a clear and courageous manner."

"They are always available to give us advice."

"Highly professional, high level of integrity, excellent level of communication between the lawyers of the firm and with the client. Excellent litigators."

"A well-balanced firm."

The firm represented Scania in a pan-European patent infringement action against Volvo. Jules Fabre, Marina Jonon and Louise Millot left the firm in 2025. Former head of IP Emmanuel Gougé left the firm in 2024 to become a UPC judge.