Jean-François advises international clients on their intellectual property rights enforcement strategies and is notably used to manage cross-border patent and trademark litigations. He has a particular expertise in the pharmaceutical field and has a significant experience and knowledge of the electronic sector.
Jean-François also assists clients with negotiating and drafting contracts related to intellectual property rights. He notably advises banks, private equity funds and companies in all intellectual property issues raised by M&A transactions and complex restructuring operations.
Prior to joining Linklaters in Paris, Jean-François worked within a European intellectual property boutique in Paris. He also completed internships in French and European law firms, and in a major company in the cosmetic industry.
Jean-François also co-leads the Sport Sector of the firm in Paris.
Jean-François is an active member of the Pro Bono and Community Investment team. He is an associate Member of the AIPPI (International Association for the Protection of Intellectual Property), APRAM (Association of Trade Mark and Design Law Practitioners) and of the ACE (Lawyer Legal Counsel, intellectual property and sports law).
Jean-François holds a master’s degree in international business law from the University of Law and Political Sciences of Rennes I. He is also graduated from the University of Exeter (LL.M International Business Law).