Intellectual Property Law: strategic legal support for your business assets

Are you looking for legal guidance in negotiating and drafting contracts involving intellectual property, IT services, or data protection?
At Valoris Avocats, we provide companies with tailored legal solutions to secure, manage, and enhance their intellectual property (IP) assets across all stages of their business development.

Whether you are an innovative start-up, a growing SME, or an established group undergoing transformation, our firm offers strategic legal support in all areas of IP law.

Your partner in intellectual property protection and dispute Resolution

Intellectual property is a key driver of innovation, competitiveness, and brand value. Our team of dedicated lawyers works closely with businesses to protect their intangible assets and defend their legal rights in a fast-evolving environment.

We assist clients with:

• IP due diligence during business acquisitions and restructurings
• IP litigation involving unfair competition, parasitic behavior, or market disruption
• Brand protection strategies including trademark enforcement and anti-counterfeiting actions
• Contract drafting and negotiation in the tech, software, and licensing sectors
• Compliance with French and EU data protection laws, particularly in the context of digital services and online platforms

Our goal is to become your long-term legal partner, supporting your innovation and commercial strategy while mitigating legal and reputational risks.

Our core services in intellectual property law

At Valoris Avocats, we provide an integrated approach to intellectual property, combining legal insight, sectoral knowledge, and international perspective. Here’s how we support your IP strategy:

Trademark and design portfolio management

We assist businesses in building, protecting, and managing their brand identity through:

• Filing and registration of trademarks and industrial designs in France, the EU, and internationally
• Renewal procedures and opposition handling
• Portfolio structuring to align IP rights with commercial strategy
• Representation before national and international IP offices

IP rights enforcement and infringement monitoring

Vigilance is key to protecting your assets. We monitor your IP rights and take swift legal action when necessary:

• Identification and management of infringements (counterfeiting, unauthorized use, cybersquatting)
• Cease-and-desist letters, settlement negotiation, and litigation before civil and commercial courts
• Strategic enforcement to deter future infringements and preserve brand integrity

Legal advisory and strategic IP support

We deliver personalized legal advice to help you make informed decisions about your IP portfolio:

• Assessment of legal risks in product launches, R&D partnerships, or market expansions
• Strategic planning for asset monetization (licensing, joint ventures, co-branding)
• Assistance with internal IP governance, especially in tech-heavy or innovation-driven companies

 IP audits and mapping of intangible assets

A clear overview of your IP position is essential for growth and compliance. We offer:

• Legal audits of trademarks, patents, designs, copyrights, and trade secrets
• Mapping of registered and unregistered rights
• Identification of underexploited assets and protection gaps
• Risk analysis and action plans for optimization

Portfolio development and international extension

Expanding your IP reach is a strategic move. We support:

• National and European Union Trademark (EUTM) applications
• Madrid and Hague systems for international registration
• IP strategy adaptation to local laws in foreign jurisdictions
• Collaboration with a network of international IP partners

Licensing, assignment, and co-exploitation agreements

Whether you are licensing out a patent, acquiring IP rights, or entering a joint innovation project, we:

• Draft, review, and negotiate secure and tailored contracts
• Address IP ownership in collaborative R&D and technology transfer
• Anticipate conflict resolution mechanisms and future-proof your agreements
• Ensure tax and compliance considerations are covered

Legal and competitive intelligence monitoring

We stay ahead of legal, technological, and sector-specific developments to inform your decisions:

• Monitoring of new IP legislation and jurisprudence
• Alerts on domain-specific trends (software, fashion, media, life sciences, etc.)
• Strategic advice to adapt your IP protection to emerging risks

Awareness-raising and bespoke training sessions

We help your teams become active players in IP protection:

• Customised training on IP basics, compliance, and best practices
• Workshops on contract negotiation, licensing, and data protection
• Executive briefings for management on IP strategy and risk management

Why choose Valoris Avocats?

• Multidisciplinary approach combining IP, business law, and digital law
• Responsive, pragmatic, and business-focused advice
• Strong litigation capabilities with proven experience in high-stakes disputes
• Tailored support for SMEs, scale-ups, and corporate legal departments