Who’s Who Legal 2008

"With one partner named in our elite group of practitioners, Véron & Associés claims particular honours. Pierre Véron is described as "a real authority on French patent law”, specialising in patent litigation. He is joined on these pages by Isabelle Romet, whose practice has a similar focus. Romet is a member of AlPPl, the European Patent Lawyers Association and the French Licensing Executive Society.”

Who’s Who Patents 2008

"A leader in the field”, Pierre Véron of Véron & Associés received the highest number of nominations in France. Joining him here are his partners Isabelle Romet, a pharmaceutical and chemical industry patent litigator; and Thomas Bouvet, a patent validity and infringement litigation expert.”

Who’s Who Life Sciences 2008

"Elsewhere in Europe, Pierre Véron of Véron & Associés "sets the benchmark” with his "fantastic patent work in this field”...

Chambers Global 2008

"The Firm: This boutique IP firm specialises in patent litigation, and has earned a reputation as “the standout firm” in the field. One client declared the firm “indisputably the best on patents. Véron is amazing at explaining complex technical issues in an understandable way.” The team’s 11 lawyers are spread between the Paris and Lyons offices, and they litigate in specific commercial fields, such as cosmetics or pharmaceuticals. Despite the firm’s boutique status, Europe-wide cases in specialist areas such as patent invalidity, ownership and infringement are entirely within its reach. All fee earners speak fluent English and frequently undertake cross-border cases with foreign patent lawyers.

The Lawyers: Founding partner Pierre Véron is singled out by peers and clients as the best patent litigator in France. He is praised not only for his unrivalled ability, but also for his success in establishing such a specialised firm. “He has developed what is now the best patent firm in the country,” said one admiring commentator. Lyons-based Isabelle Romet is seen as “very clear and concise - a sharp thinker.” With a broad IP background, she now specialises in patent litigation in the chemistry, pharmaceutical and cosmetics industries.

Clients/Work Highlights: Novartis; Rhodia Services; bioMerieux; The European Central Bank; Bayer CropScience; Air Liquide; Agilent Technologies and Thalys.”

Chambers Europe 2008

"The Firm: This boutique IP firm specialises in patent litigation, and has earned a reputation as “the standout firm” in the field. One client declared the firm “indisputably the best on patents. Véron is amazing at explaining complex technical issues in an understandable way.” The team’s 11 lawyers are spread between the Paris and Lyons offices, and they litigate in specific commercial fields, such as cosmetics or pharmaceuticals. Despite the firm’s boutique status, Europe-wide cases in specialist areas such as patent invalidity, ownership and infringement are entirely within its reach. All fee earners speak fluent English and frequently undertake cross-border cases with foreign patent lawyers.

The Lawyers: Founding partner Pierre Véron is singled out by peers and clients as the best patent litigator in France. He is praised not only for his unrivalled ability, but also for his success in establishing such a specialised firm. “He has developed what is now the best patent firm in the country,” said one admiring commentator. Lyons-based Isabelle Romet is seen as “very clear and concise - a sharp thinker.” With a broad IP background, she now specialises in patent litigation in the chemistry, pharmaceutical and cosmetics industries.

Clients/Work Highlights: Novartis; Rhodia Services; bioMerieux; The European Central Bank; Bayer CropScience; Air Liquide; Agilent Technologies and Thalys.”

Legal 500 Paris 2008

"Véron & Associés feature among the best patent litigation specialists. Its area of expertise covers the pharmacy, electronics and the telecommunications sectors. The law firm is regularly active in transnational litigation. Pierre Véron is renowned in the IP field.”

Legal 500 US 2008

"Véron & Associés has a strong established reputation in the field of patent litigation and is regularly involved in crossborder disputes. Its expertise spans the pharmaceuticals, electronics and telecoms sectors. Pierre Véron is one of the leading experts in patent litigation.”

MIP World IP Contacts Handbook 2008

"Once you have your patent, you need to enforce it. And when it comes to patent enforcement in France, Véron & Associés leads the way. The IP litigation boutique is specializes in cases in the pharmaceutical, mechanics, electronics, plant breeders' rights, and telecommunications industries. One rival said of the firm: "They are highly considered in France for their unique skills at explaining to judges even the most complex technical issues”. Pierre Véron leads the firm of four partners and 11 associates, based in offices in Paris and Lyon. Véron is regarded as a "leading French authority on IP matters.”

PLC Which Lawyer 2008

“The intellectual property market in France is an interesting mix of strong local IP boutiques, and large full-service national and international corporate powerhouses. Although French IP lawyers tend to have a much broader IP focus compared to some of their European counterparts, the Which lawyer? rankings have now been divided into patent and non-patent litigation to reflect the ever-increasing need for specialisation. IP niche firms Véron & Associés and Gaultier Lakits Szleper vie for the position of best patent litigation outfit, with respective name partners, Pierre Véron and Geoffroy Gaultier, largely contributing to the firms’ foothold in the market.”