About Me

I am a partner in the Paris IP team. I am a patent litigator with a dual legal and engineering background (optics, electronics). I am qualified as both a French attorney-at-law and a European patent attorney.

Thanks to my dual background and qualification, I can represent clients in patent litigation before French courts, the Unified Patent Court (UPC), the European Patent Office (EPO) and the French Patent Office (INPI). While I am mostly known for my patent litigation skillset, I am a versatile patent practitioner who can cover all patent-related aspects, including not only litigation but also portfolio management, prosecution, transaction, and licensing. My practice covers a wide range of industries, including telecommunication, electronics, automotive and life science. Apart from patents, I also have a solid experience in trade secrets, unfair competition, and parasitism.

My clients appreciate my holistic approach to patent litigation matters, as well as my ability to handle legal, technical and business issues all at once to propose creative and tailored strategies.

Before joining Bird & Bird, I was a partner in another international law firm.
Cases
  • Represented a sports equipment manufacturer in a PI case in France regarding time trial helmets.
  • Represented a wood building manufacturer in a patent ownership dispute in France.
  • Represented a car equipment manufacturer in a disparagement dispute in France.
Education

Studied

  • Master of Law, Université Paris 1 Panthéon Sorbonne, Paris (2013)
  • Accelerated Course (Patents), CEIPI, Strasbourg (2009)
  • Engineering Degree, Institut d'Optique Graduate School (IOGS), Palaiseau ( 2006)

Admissions

  • Attorney-at-law, Paris Bar ( 2015)
  • European patent attorney, European Patent Office (2011)
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Testimonials

Thierry Lautier has many qualities, due to his dual qualification and his knowledge of patent litigation. His strategic approach to litigation is a definite asset.

Legal 500 Patents 2023, France

Thierry is a very high-quality lawyer. Skilled and creative, he can understand very technical subjects easily and is an excellent counsellor in legal issues pertaining to patents.

IAM Patent 1000 2023, France

Thierry Lautier provides a very high level of service. His advice helps with getting the right configuration for a given situation. On top of this, his advice is always well grounded and thus easily applicable.

Chambers Europe, 2024

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