Éric Burbaud

Gold - Individuals: prosecution

“Dynamic, professional and highly reliable firm Plasseraud IP is home to both patent attorneys and attorneys at law who are responsive, always available and attentive when listening to their clients’ problems. The team stay at the forefront of the latest legal and technological developments, and have a profound knowledge of the patent system and global strategic issues to provide accurate advice that allows companies to maximise the value of their patents and reduce the risks associated with potential litigation.” The outfit boasts an impressive roster of stand-out practitioners who bring enormous strength in depth and technical versatility, and come highly praised by peers and patrons. “Cyra Nargolwalla is one of the highest profile IP attorneys in France. Her technical expertise and experience is without compare, and she is very humble, approachable and a pleasure to work with. Additionally, her advisory work with the EPO, in relation to legal best practice, and with EPI, in relation to issues of diversity in the profession, are incredibly important. She is looking at the future of the profession and at how to increase its attractiveness and ensure that future generations of patent attorneys will find a fulfilling work environment.” Nargolwalla works closely with IAM Patent 1000 newcomer Nathalie Wajs, who also comes in for high praise from clientele: “Nathalie is a highly skilled IP expert in the field of cosmetics. She always makes herself available, carefully considers the issues brought to her, and provides great advice and clever solutions to help clients make the right decisions for their portfolios.” Wajs also brings expertise in pharmaceuticals, polymers and petrochemicals, while Nargolwalla focuses her practice primarily on biotechnology and pharmaceuticals. As does Frédéric Niemann, who draws on his past experience as an EPO examiner to “accurately assess situations” and adroitly navigate patrons through the prosecution process. Focusing on delivering top-notch support to companies in the life sciences industry, Anne Desaix “has an excellent command of her technical field and is great at helping those without a scientific background understand complex technical issues. She is excellent on strategic issues too, and conducts thorough analysis of all aspects of a matter to devise the best possible strategy with the interests of her client at the centre.” “Nadine Rocaboy is a committed attorney with excellent analysis and synthesis skills. She is extremely collaborative in her approach, which allows her to decide the best strategy for each client.” “Ina Schreiber is a go-to attorney in Europe for getting vital patents granted for cutting-edge technologies, especially in the chemical and pharmaceutical fields. Her expertise in intellectual property is unparalleled, and her ability to understand innovations and translate them into robust patent applications is remarkable. Ina is dedicated to her clientele and takes complete ownership of a project and provides advice as if she were an in-house stakeholder; she is great at anticipating what is needed by a patron, which creates value and builds trust.” Sonia Dias also has exceptional expertise in the chemical and pharmaceutical fields, which she draws on to draft and prosecute patent applications to successful grant with minimum fuss. The names to note for those in need of expertise in the mechanics, electronics and IT industries are Jean-Marc Coquel, Éric Burbaud and Christophe Jolly. Each of them is abundant in technical and legal know-how, and the team adroitly manages large portfolios and executes successful IP strategies with poise to boost the commercial success of its clientele. The same is true of Bertrand Loisel, whose clear strategic vision and pragmatic approach make him a popular pick. Well-rounded practitioner Laurence Loumes thinks long term and sees the global picture when drafting and prosecuting patents. Specialising in software protection, Albert Hassine has heaps of experience seeing patents through to grant and does a superb job at tailoring his advice to suit the needs of his following. “Mathias Robert possesses an impressive depth of knowledge in the field of software and artificial intelligence, and has a remarkable understanding of the intricacies of patent prosecution in these domains. He and his team have successfully handled complex patent applications in these areas and ensured inventions are effectively protected. Mathias’s strategic insights have proven invaluable in navigating the rapidly evolving landscape of software and AI patents. He excels in helping clients define and implement comprehensive IP strategies suited to their unique needs, and he goes beyond the traditional role of a patent attorney and takes a strategic approach to intellectual property management.” An expert in the field of ‘big data’ and AI, Charlotte Leleu is “an attentive listener who provides great advice”. She is extremely adept from a business and technical perspective, and is quick to get to the strategic points. On the contentious side, Sandrine Bouvier-Ravon has 30 years of litigation experience and earns effusive praise from patrons for being a “highly skilled, very reliable and approachable attorney. She builds excellent relationships with her clientele through responding to requests and questions promptly and accurately, to help quickly resolve patent disputes. Sandrine works efficiently, always delivers on time and achieves top results.” Heading the contracts and valuation team at Plasseraud IP is Charlotte Montaud, who combines a deep understanding of IP law with a commercial mindset to skilfully draw up all manner of large-scale, complex IP-rich deals.