Nathalie Dreyfus

Nathalie Dreyfus, Founding Partner of Dreyfus & Associés, has guided clients through crucial intellectual property moments since 2004. Her strategic counsel helps businesses navigate complex IP rights, including trademarks, designs, domain names, copyrights and patents, while defending against digital threats.

With extensive experience, Nathalie provides decisive advice, identifying opportunities and risks in multimillion-dollar IP transactions. Her clients span diverse sectors, from retail and selective distribution to French historical foundations and international tyre manufacturers.

In complex IP negotiations and deals, Nathalie leads a seasoned team, managing everything from IP portfolio management to online brand protection. Her expertise in domain disputes, digital copyright issues and online presence is highly valued.

Nathalie is the only Certified Judicial Expert by the French Supreme Court in Trademarks (Cour de cassation) and serves as a Judicial Expert before the Paris Court of Appeal in Trademarks & Designs. She is also a panellist at WIPO, ADNDRC, CEPANI, CAC, URS at MFSD Srl, CIIDRC, ACDR and NAF.

Her expertise covers a wide spectrum of IP law, focusing on the protection and enforcement of trademarks, designs, copyrights, patents, designations of origin, plant varieties and domain names. Nathalie is deeply involved in drafting IP and know-how contracts, and is proficient in Internet and new technology issues, including phishing, cybersquatting, social media, domain names, NFTs, Web 3.0 and online sales platforms.

An accomplished author, Nathalie has written several books and numerous articles for legal journals specialising in IP/IT. She actively contributes to the Dreyfus blog, a reputable source for legal updates on trademark, patent, copyright, Internet and new technology law.

She noted: “Our practice distinctively positions itself as a leader in IP, with a profound commitment to technological integration and client-driven solutions. We are renowned for our expertise in managing complex IP portfolios and litigations, significantly influencing high-stakes cases in technology, media, cosmetics, advertising and aerospace. We believe that access to exceptional legal advice should be empowering rather than prohibitive, enabling businesses to thrive in the digital age without the burden of excessive costs. This philosophy extends to our comprehensive suite of services, which includes amicable resolutions to domain name infringements, expert guidance through UDRP and other ADR proceedings, as well as insightful counsel for new projects from inception.

“Recent developments include our expansion into emerging technologies, such as AI and blockchain, as well as our dedicated cybersecurity practice. Our proprietary software, Dreyfus IPweb, provides clients with secure, efficient IP management. We emphasise Diversity, Equity & Inclusion (DEI), believing a diverse team brings valuable perspectives. Our commitment to excellence, cost-efficiency and client satisfaction ensures we remain at the forefront of IP law – adapting to evolving market demands and protecting our clients’ assets effectively.”