IP Infringement & Litigation Lawyer in Paris — Evidence, Seizure, Trial

Typical situations

A competitor or a platform seller copies your product, design or name
You received a cease-and-desist letter and need to respond
You need evidence that will stand up in court
You weigh a settlement against proceedings

Evidence first

An infringement case is won on evidence: bailiff reports, purchase records, infringement seizure (saisie-contrefaçon) — a uniquely powerful French procedure. The firm secures the proof before alerting the other side.

Graduated response

Cease and desist, takedown procedures, negotiation, urgent injunctions, full proceedings: each step is chosen for its effect on your objective — stopping the harm, recovering damages, protecting the relationship where one exists.

Defense

Being accused is not being liable. The firm challenges the validity of the asserted rights, the reality of the alleged copying, and the calculation of damages — and negotiates from strength.

Cross-border coordination

Infringement rarely stops at a border. The firm coordinates parallel actions with correspondent counsel, in French and in English.

Frequently asked questions

What is a saisie-contrefaçon?

A French procedure allowing a bailiff, authorized by a judge, to enter premises and seize evidence of infringement — often decisive, and available before any trial. It must be executed flawlessly to hold.

How fast must I react?

Quickly: delay can weaken urgent remedies and let damages accrue. But never react publicly or contact the infringer before securing evidence — a warning can make proof disappear.

Is a settlement a defeat?

Often the opposite. A settlement obtained after well-secured evidence can deliver faster, quieter and more complete relief than a judgment three years later. The firm advises on the merits of each path.

Acting against infringement