Intellectual Property Lawyer
Charles de Haas Law Firm advises and represents clients in intellectual property matters, including litigation and arbitration, and provides legal opinions and advice across all areas of intellectual property law.
40+
YEARS OF LEGAL PRACTICEFR / EN
WORKING LANGUAGESFrance & EU
JURISDICTIONS COVERED3
LAWYERS AT THE FIRMIntellectual property counsel across industries
Specialist Counsel
Advice and litigation on patents, innovation and the protection of know-how.
Legal Advice
We advise on the protection and enforcement of intellectual property rights, as well as unfair competition matters, for both rights holders and parties facing allegations or threats relating to those rights.
A trusted practice
More than forty years of experience before French and European courts.
Dedicated service
For more than forty years, Charles de Haas has practised as a lawyer specialising in intellectual property, representing and advising clients before French civil and criminal courts and European courts.
His practice focuses on advisory work and civil, criminal and administrative intellectual property litigation in France and internationally.
Charles de Haas
Founder of the firm — Member of the Paris Bar
A dedicated team for every matter, without a pyramid structure
A team tailored to your matter
Resources tailored to each matter for greater efficiency and lower costs.
Flexible fees
A fair fee arrangement tailored to each client’s budget.
International network
A strong network of highly regarded international correspondents.
Academic credentials
University teaching and author of leading publications.
Our areas of expertise
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Trade marks
Trade mark strategy, filing, opposition and enforcement in France and internationally.
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Customs & anti-counterfeiting
Customs actions and proceedings to combat counterfeit goods.
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Other distinctive signs
Trade names, business signs, geographical indications and unfair competition.
Fee arrangements tailored to each client
The firm offers a range of tailored fee arrangements suited to the issues involved and to each client, whether an individual or a business.
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Hourly fees
The lawyer informs the client of the hourly rate and the time spent on each matter.
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Fixed fees
Set for the entire project, a defined period or each stage of proceedings.
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Partial success fees
An additional fee may be agreed, depending on the outcome or the amount at stake.
Recognised expertise, shared
Two leading books
One co-authored with Paul Mathély, a leading specialist in the field.
Articles & commentary
Published in leading intellectual property journals.
University teaching
Design law and customs enforcement against counterfeiting at Master’s level.
Conferences & seminars
MEDEF, APRAM, the Paris Bar, chambers of commerce, IRPI and professional associations.
Three professionals, one shared commitment
Charles de Haas
FOUNDER OF THE FIRMRepresents and advises clients in intellectual property matters before French and European courts.
Benjamin Mollet-Vieville
OF COUNSELA lawyer admitted to the Paris Bar and Secretary General of the Institut Stanislas de Boufflers, with a focus on the entertainment industry.
José Monteiro
OF COUNSELFormer Legal Director for International Trade Marks at L’Oréal.
Arrange a meeting with the firm
Address
25 rue Étienne-Marcel, 75001 Paris
Telephone
+33 (0)1 45 96 96 96
Opening hours
Monday to Friday, 10:00–13:00 / 15:00–19:00