Distinctions
Our team is ranked among the best in intellectual property.
The team is ranked in Tier 1 of Legal 500’s Trade marks and Designs category.
« Havard Duclos & Associés, a dynamic boutique firm specialising exclusively in IP matters, delivers strategic counsel to a select group of blue-chip clients, aiding them in safeguarding their intellectual property rights and optimising the licensing and exploitation of those rights throughout Europe. The practice is led by Sophie Havard Duclos, a seasoned IP litigation specialist with previous experience at a leading international law firm. She is ably supported by her fellow partners, Constance Percevaux and Pauline Casanova, who have risen through the ranks from associates. Together, they possess a wealth of expertise in handling infringement, unfair competition, and parasitism cases, while also offering comprehensive representation before French courts in civil, criminal, and commercial IP litigation. »
Legal 500 2024
TESTIMONIALS
"The team is professional, responsive and customer friendly."
"The entire team is available and attentive."
"Always accessible and fast in responding. Provide solid advice and are down to earth."
The team is ranked in Tier 2 of Legal 500’s Copyright category.
« Established in 2022 as a firm exclusively dedicated to IP matters, Havard Duclos & Associés is focused on copyright issues, encompassing both litigation and unfair competition cases. Under the leadership of Sophie Havard Duclos, who brings valuable experience from top international law firms, the team provides guidance and support to a prominent client base that includes industry leaders like NIKE, Christian Dior, and Danone, showcasing their capability to handle intricate international cases. Key figures in the practice also include Pauline Casanova, who specialises in safeguarding intangible assets, and Constance Percevaux, known for her regular assistance to clients in French courts for civil and commercial litigation, with a noteworthy emphasis on civil and criminal IP proceedings. »
Legal 500 2024
TESTIMONIALS
"Expertise in trade mark law and copyright, and a strong understanding of the client’s issues, in order to propose adequate but also innovative strategies according to the needs of the case."
"Sophie Havard Duclos has great expertise and negotiating talent."
"Responsiveness, professionalism, rigour and expertise."
Sophie Havard is ranked Band 1 in Chambers’ “Intellectual Property: Trade Mark & Copyright” ranking.
« Sophie Havard Duclos of Havard Duclos & Associés notably acts for clients in the luxury, technology, and food and drink industries. She advises on trade mark infringement and litigation cases, in addition to parasitic competition matters. »
Chambers 2024
Strengths
« Sophie Havard Duclos is an excellent practitioner. She is well regarded and has made an impressive progression. »
The team is ranked Tier 1 “Excellent” in Décideurs Magazines in the “Trademarks: Litigation” section, and in the “Luxury & Fashion” section.
Décideurs 2023-2024
Sophie Havard Duclos is ranked among the « Best Lawyers » and Constance Percevaux among the « Ones to Watch » in intellectual property in the 2024 edition.
Best Lawyers 2024
The team is recommended by World Trademark Review magazine.
« One of the best-known and most well-regarded trademark practitioners in the French market is Sophie Havard Duclos, who recently set up her own boutique. “Sophie has a very good and well-deserved reputation. She is excellent and great to work with. She knows trademark litigation in France better than almost anyone else. She is highly reactive and offers practical and precise advice. She is highly recommended.” Her new firm benefits from the added expertise of partners Constance Percevaux and Pauline Casanova, both of whom have been working with Havard Duclos for eight years. The three highly accomplished and expert partners work seamlessly together, always delivering the best results for their industry-leading clientele. One such patron, for whom Havard Duclos and Casanova secure regular wins in INPI oppositions, is the globally popular app Instagram. The pair also defend Instagram’s parent company Meta in ongoing litigation brought by Cargo Media AG. »
WTR 2024
The team is ranked Tier 2 in Managing IP’s “Trade Mark Disputed” ranking.
Sophie Havard Duclos is one of Managing IP magazine’s “Trademark Stars” and “250 Women in IP”
Pauline Casanova is one of Managing IP magazine’s « Rising Stars ».
MIP 2023-2024
References
"They provide business-oriented advice."
"We appreciate the efficiency of their services and have a relationship based on trust."
The team is ranked in the Le Point 2024 ranking of the best industrial property law firms.
Le Point 2024