Jones Day

Working seamlessly with the firm’s German and British teams, Jones Day has an impressive track record in handling complex pan-European patent infringement litigation, as well as supporting clients with contract disputes, IP agreement negotiation and drafting, and trade secrets. Led by doyen Thomas Bouvet, who specialises in cross-border patent litigation for clients operating in the fields of life sciences, electronics, transportation, construction material, mechanics, consumer products, and leisure goods, the firm services both international companies and national organisations. He is assisted by stanchion Edouard Fortunet and Colin Devinant. Eddy Prothiere is a key name at the firm and handles patent ownership and compensation for employee inventions and is often a mediator for clients in the video games and entertainment industries.