Reed Smith

Reed Smith is recommended for IP disputes in France. The firm hired IP Star Marianne Schaffner in 2019 to lead its French IP practice and European patent litigation practice. Schaffner is supported by copyright specialist Sophie Goossens and a team of associates.

2023

"They have a great team which is extremely efficient and quick in coordinating an international team with procedures on parallel patents in different countries and time zones. They also have a very good understanding of technical issues in the patent matter at stake (telecom technology)."

"We value their comprehension of legal and technical matters."

"They are very dynamic, highly embedded in the client's team and with full understanding of client's business objectives."

Sophie Goossens was promoted to partner in 2020.

European patent attorney and lawyer Thierry Lautier left the firm in 2023.