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Testimonial
"As a dual-qualified engineer and litigator, I advise global companies on complex patent disputes. I collaborate closely with clients to deliver litigation strategies that drive optimal business outcomes."
Overview
Gaëlle is a patent litigator with specialized expertise in the healthcare, chemicals and industrials sectors. Her strategic advice draws from her prior experience as an examiner at the European Patent Office, as well as a qualified French and European Patent attorney.
Gaëlle has a strong expertise in cross-border disputes, designing and implementing litigation strategies thoroughly informed by her background in physics, chemistry and biology.
She is ranked amongst France’s best patent lawyers by Legal 500, IAM Patent and IP Stars.
Work Highlights
Previous experience includes:
- Seoul Semiconductor: advising in multiple proceedings before the Unified Patent Court (UPC).
- Sanofi and Regeneron: advising in the defence of a cross-border patent infringement case against Amgen relating to a therapeutic monoclonal antibody.
- Global medical device company: advising in preparation for anticipated patent wars on several continents, coordinating defensive and counteroffensive strategies.
- ViiV Healthcare: advising in global patent enforcement against Gilead over an HIV integrase inhibitor.
- Multiple clients: advising on the interplay of patent and competition laws in collaboration with Linklaters’ antitrust practice.
- A US research institution: advising on the defence of a portfolio of 10 biotech patents in EPO oppositions against multiple opponents, as part of a pan European, multi-firm team of patent attorneys and solicitors, including liaising with US firms in connection with related proceedings (prior to joining Linklaters).