Nathalie Dreyfus

Nathalie Dreyfus is the founding partner of Dreyfus, a French and European Trademark Attorney, and a Certified Judicial Expert accredited by the French Supreme Court and the Paris Court of Appeal. Since 2004, she has been advising clients on all aspects of intellectual property law, including trademarks, designs, copyrights, patents, geographical indications, plant varieties, and domain names. Her international practice also covers IP/IT contracts, dispute resolution, and online brand enforcement, with recognized expertise in digital issues such as phishing, cybersquatting, Web3, social media, and e-commerce.

She is a panelist for the WIPO Arbitration and Mediation Center and The Forum (US), and a frequent contributor to legal publications. A respected speaker and educator, she teaches at the French National School of the Judiciary and regularly shares insights on IP and technology law through articles and conferences.

Year joined firm: 2004

Nathalie has advised a pioneering company in the nanomedicine sector as intellectual property counsel on high-value trademark and design matters, securing successful filings and enforcement strategies internationally. This collaboration highlights her expertise in supporting breakthrough technologies through strategic and tailored IP protection. She has also worked with a leading French luxury retail group on the strategic protection of its digital assets, delivering a comprehensive framework for domain name management and online brand enforcement. This matter underscores her ability to secure and strengthen the digital presence of prestigious heritage brands across global e-commerce platforms and social media. In addition, Nathalie represents a prominent figure in the fragrance industry in a counterfeiting and parasitism case involving the unauthorized use of a distinctive perfume trademark. Her role includes developing and executing a strategy that combines amicable resolution with potential legal enforcement, demonstrating her commitment to defending brand integrity and preventing consumer deception in the luxury sector.

• Postgraduate: Panthéon-Assas - 1993
• Master’s degree: CEIPI - 1996
• Certificate in English Legal Studies: University of Leicester - 1989

• WIPO - 2000
• ACDR - 2013
• CIIDRC - 2004
• MFSD - 2000
• CAC - 2004
• CEPANI - 2004
• ADNDRC - 2004
• NAF - 2004
• Paris Court of Appeal - 2009
• French Supreme Court - 2022

• CNCPI - 1997