Intellectual Property lawyers and advisers in France
The Corporate INTL directory lists 10 Intellectual Property experts in France from 9 firms.
Experts
Eric Schahl
Founding partner of Inlex in 1995 with Franck SOUTOUL, Eric SCHAHL is an Industrial Property Counsel and a European representative to the OHIM. As a member of the Board of Experts of the French Franchise Federation since 2006, he is…
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Franck Soutoul
INLEX IP Expertise, a French Intellectual Property Law firm, was established in 1995. For more than 20 years, the firm has offered comprehensive and pragmatic legal advice, conducting clearance searches, developing pre-filing strategies…
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Guillaume Marchais
Guillaume Marchais founded Marchais & Associés 22 years ago with the aim of combining both prosecution and litigation in the field of trademarks, designs, copyright and unfair competition.
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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…
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Manuel Degret
Manuel Degret leads Cabinet DEGRET, a Paris intellectual property advisory firm founded in 1974, named IP Advisory Firm of the Year in France at the Corporate INTL Global Awards 2026.
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Axel Doucerain
Axel Doucerain is the founding partner of ATLANTIP, an intellectual property practice based near Nantes in western France, where he works as a trademark and design attorney (conseil en propriété industrielle). At the Corporate INTL Global…
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Alain BERTHET
PROMARK, the Paris intellectual property boutique founded by managing partner Alain Berthet, was named Trademark Law Firm of the Year in France at the 2024 Corporate INTL Global Awards.
View profile →Maitre Ismay Marcais
Maître Ismay Marçais leads ART AVOCATS, a Paris intellectual property practice named Copyright Law Firm of the Year in France at the Corporate INTL Global Awards 2025.
View profile →Olivier Mandel
Olivier Mandel is Managing Partner of Mandel & Associés, a Paris firm founded in 1973 and named Intellectual Property Law Firm of the Year in France at the Corporate INTL Global Awards 2025.
View profile →Christian Riege
Christian Riege is a partner and European patent attorney at Cabinet CAPRI in Paris, named Patent Law Firm of the Year in France at the Corporate INTL Global Awards 2025.
View profile →Frequently asked questions
What does an intellectual property lawyer in France do?
An intellectual property lawyer protects and enforces trade marks, patents, copyright, designs and confidential information, and handles licensing and infringement disputes. You are likely to need one when you launch a brand or product, license technology, enter a new market or suspect someone is copying your work.
How do I find a good intellectual property lawyer in France?
Check that they are qualified or registered to practise in France, for example with the local bar association or professional body, and that they have handled matters like yours, including any cross-border element. Ask who will do the work, which languages they work in and how they charge before you instruct them. Each intellectual property lawyer listed on this page has a profile with their firm, practice areas and contact details, so you can compare them before getting in touch.
How much does an intellectual property lawyer in France cost?
Fees depend on the firm, the experience of the person advising you and how complex the matter is. Firms commonly charge by the hour, a fixed fee for a defined piece of work, or a combination of the two. Ask for a written estimate and the terms of engagement before any work starts.
Do I need a local intellectual property lawyer in France if I am based abroad?
Matters governed by the law of France, or that involve its courts, registries or authorities, usually need an adviser qualified there. If you already have an adviser at home, they can often work alongside a local intellectual property lawyer in France, which keeps the advice joined up on cross-border matters.
Can I find an English-speaking intellectual property lawyer in France?
Many lawyers and advisers who work with international clients advise in English, but it is worth checking. Ask about working languages when you first get in touch, and whether documents can be provided in English as well as the local language.
How do I contact an intellectual property lawyer in France through Corporate INTL?
Open any profile on this page to see the contact details the firm has provided, such as telephone, email and website. Every profile also has a "Contact via Corporate INTL" button if you would rather send your request through us.