Caroline Levesque
Managing IP Rising Star
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Caroline is a dedicated lawyer with over 16 years of experience specializing in IP law, including patents, designs, trademarks, copyright, unfair competition, and free-riding. Renowned for her strategic expertise and client-centric approach, Caroline safeguards and enhances the value of creative, brand, design, and technological assets for clients across diverse industries.
Recognized by several international rankings and publications as an expert in IP litigation, Caroline has a proven track record of successfully representing major companies in complex disputes involving patents, trademarks, designs, and copyright. Her extensive experience in litigation is complemented by her ability to offer strategic, commercially-focused advice, making her a trusted advisor in navigating the complex landscape of intellectual property.
Caroline’s practice encompasses patent, trademark, and design protection, copyright enforcement, unfair competition cases, and anti-free-riding strategies. She excels in conducting IP validity analysis, negotiating and drafting licensing agreements, and providing proactive legal guidance tailored to clients’ business objectives.
Beyond her legal practice, Caroline is an active contributor to the IP community, frequently sharing her insights at conferences, publishing articles on IP developments, and participating in industry associations. Her commitment to staying at the forefront of IP law ensures that her clients benefit from the most current and effective strategies to protect and leverage their intellectual property assets.
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REPRESENTATIVE MATTERS
- Successfully representing the claimant in a patent infringement action relating to a helicopter landing gear
- Successfully representing the defendant in a patent infringement action relating to a method to detect HIV
- Successfully representing the defendant in a patent infringement action relating to a composite yarn comprising a fire-retarding filler for sunscreen
- Successfully representing the claimant in a patent infringement action relating to the mechanical head of a robot
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PUBLICATIONS
- Global Patent Litigation, French Chapter, under the direction of Michael C. Elmer et C. Gregory Gramenopoulos
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PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS
- Association française pour la protection de la propriété intellectuelle (AFPPI)
- Association internationale pour la protection de la propriété intellectuelle (AIPPI)
- Groupe Rhône-Alpes de l’Association française et de l’Association internationale pour la protection de la propriété intellectuelle (GRAPI)
- European Patent Lawyer Association (EPLAW)
- Association des Praticiens du Droit des Marques et des Modèles (APRAM)
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WHAT OTHERS SAY
- “A wonderful practitioner who is highly skilled and responsive” IAM Patent 2024
- “Caroline is simply excellent in patent law. She works really well with her clients and always seeks to understand their business concerns. She builds a strategy alongside the patron, whether plaintiff or defendant, in order to protect their interests.” IAM Patent 2023
- “Sabine Agé, Florence Jacquand, Caroline Levesque and Amandine Métier are an excellent team. They are extremely experienced in all aspects of patent litigation. Working with them is very reassuring. In particular, they are very comfortable handling multi-jurisdictional patent litigation. They are convincing to the magistrates during oral hearings, which is a considerable asset for the clients.” IAM Patent 2023
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52 rue de la République
69002 Lyon
France
Dirección:
52 rue de la République
69002 Lyon
France
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DESS de propriété intellectuelle et nouvelles technologies (intellectual property and new technologies law) (University of Aix-Marseille III)
DU d’économie et management des organisations, de l’innovation et de la propriété intellectuelle (economy and management of organisations, innovation and intellectual property) (University of Lyon II)