Grégoire Desrousseaux began his career as a patent attorney before being admitted to the Paris Bar in 2000 and joining August Debouzy as a partner in 2010.
Working in the Technologies, Media, Intellectual Property Department team, he assists French and foreign clients with all patent-related issues in an advisory role, with oppositions before the European Patent Office and in a litigation role. A graduate of Polytechnique and ENST, Grégoire Desrousseaux is a lawyer and an engineer. His dual background, combining technical understanding and legal solutions makes him a real asset to clients.
Grégoire Desrousseaux heads a team of lawyers with similar engineering backgrounds. He contributes to the transmission of knowledge by lecturing in patent law, at CEIPI (Center for International Intellectual Property Studies) and in engineering schools.
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“Grégoire Desrousseaux remains a leading figure in patents. He represented Citroën Automobiles and TRW France against Zodiac regarding a patent infringement concerning airbags.”
“"Excellent lawyer" Grégoire Desrousseaux of August & Debouzy Avocats maintains a strong reputation in the market as a patent lawyer. He is most active in the IT, health, manufacturing and biotech industries where he regularly advises clients on patent litigation, licences and registration.”
Propriété intellectuelle
Life Sciences - Patent Litigation
Patents
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PACTE law and industrial property: how to make the French patent more attractive?
The PACTE bill [1], adopted at first reading by the National Assembly on Tuesday, October 9, 2018, contains several patent provisions aimed at promoting innovation and facilitating the growth of SMEs.
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In May do what you like: France is preparing for the UPC ... and surprises with the disappearance of a statute of limitations
An ordinance[1] modifying the Intellectual Property Code (IPC) has just been published in the Official Journal. It aims at harmonizing the IPC in accordance with the legal texts implementing the unitary patent and the Unified Patent Court (UPC).
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Additional remuneration of employees’ inventions: the end of non-applicability of the statute of limitations?
Additional remuneration of employees’ inventions: the end of non-applicability of the statute of limitations? The starting point of the statute of limitations for the additional remuneration owed to employee inventors: application of the provisions of Article 2224 of the French Civil Code resulting from Act no. 2008-561 of June 17, 2008, reforming the statute of limitations in civil matters.
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At the EPO : slow and steady wins the race
From July 1st, 2018, the European Patent Office contemplates to authorize applicants to request postponement of the examination procedure for a period of 3 years. At the present time, the average duration of the examination procedure before the European Patent Office (EPO) is 23.2 months[1]. The examination time period should be reduced to 12 months by 2020[2]. The decreasing duration of the examination procedure comes under criticisms from some applicants. According to its detractors, the faster procedure would prevent applicants from raising funds or submitting complementary data during the examination phase. The EPO acknowledged those observations and suggested to postpone the start of substantive examination upon request.
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August Debouzy: Law Firm of the Year in France By “Le Monde du droit”
AUGUST DEBOUZY received 7 awards during the 5th edition of the “Palmarès des avocats” organized by “Le Monde du droit” (March 23, 2017). This recognitio
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Employee invention: practical implications of the new information obligation for employers
Article 175 of Law no. 2015-990 dated August 6, 2015 – also called the "Macron Law" – amends Article L. 611-7 of the French Intellectual Property Code by i
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August & Debouzy is by Ethical Coffee Company’s side
Ethical Coffee Company (ECC) supplies biodegradable capsules that are compatible with Nespresso machines. The market of the Nespresso machine-compatible po
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August & Debouzy represent Ethical Coffee Company
One of the patents used by Nespresso in the capsule war, and disputed since 2010 by the capsule manufacturers, was revoked last Thursday by the Board of Ap
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August Debouzy's rankings in Best Lawyers 2012
The Best Lawyers 2012 ranking was published in the May 15 issue of les Echos newspaper by the eponymous international guide, listing the best lawyers in Pa
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August & Debouzy advises ABC (Association Bilan Carbone) in connection with the purchase of the “Carbon Footprint” method from ADEME
ABC is an association that was specifically set up in July 2011 to manage and develop the Carbon Footprint method initially owned by ADEME, the French Agen
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