Who’s Who Patents 2009

" A leader in the field", Pierre Véron of Véron & Associés received the highest number of nominations in France. Joining him 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 2009

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

Chambers Europe 2009

“Véron & Associés

Fully dedicated to patents litigation, this French boutique's outstanding reputation for patents work makes it the number-one choice for clients from the pharmaceuticals, electronics and telecoms sectors, amongst others. The lawyers acted for Nokia on patent infringement claims made by QUALCOMM, and successfully represented bioMérieux against International Microbio in a long-standing battle regarding patents for mycoplasma diagnostic kits. The firm works closely with patent agents. Clients, which include Honda, Air Liquide and Rhodia, are full of praise about the lawyers' skill at managing high-value complex patent litigation. Pierre Véron is "a master of patents litigation" and is persuasive and influential in the courtroom. Isabelle Romet distinguishes herself with her circumspect approach and unwavering dedication. She works on patent validity, infringement and licence disputes.”

Legal 500 Paris 2009

"Véron & Associés is “very competent in patent matters”. The team features among the leaders in patent litigation with Pierre Véron who is a key reference."

Legal 500 EMEA 2009

"Véron & Associés ‘is very knowledgeable on patent issues', with the team at the cutting edge of patent litigation. Pierre Véron is highly recommended as one of France's leading patent experts."

MIP World IP Contacts Handbook 2009

"When it comes to patent litigation, Véron & Associés is the ultimate firm in France. It comprises four partners and nine other fee earners strictly devoted to patent contentious matters, usually acting in the few patent cases entering the jurisdiction. Rivals and clients also congratulate the firm for its expertise in technical matters, especially at supplying courts with impressive documents and visual aids.

Partners Isabelle Romet, Sabine Agé and Pierre Véron are all praised for their patent contentious work. One client commented: "Pierre Véron is an expert, the top of the crop in France. I have attended some of his pleadings and they are very impressive; he is not only there to win the case but he also works on the economic aspects of it, which is very important for us; he is very creative, always trying new things." This year, Pierre Véron helped bioMérieux to win a long running battle (14 years) against DBV in the French courts and Romet, who has been with the firm for 20 years, advised Schindler on its case against Otis. The firm is also well known for its international capabilities. "Their expertise is very good and they are business orientated and international minded. They can handle cases at an international level which is very important for us," commented one client."

Expert Guides Patent Law Practitioners 2009

"Véron & Associés exclusively practises patent litigation and enjoys an outstanding reputation. Fittingly, four of the firm's dedicated patent litigators have come to be regarded as leading experts.

Sabine Agé is a young lawyer who enjoys a growing reputation as a patent litigator, particularly in the telecoms sector. Clients attribute this success to her solid work ethic and case-handling abilities. "She digs deep into the case, going into a lot of detail," says one electrics client. "She's very adept at handling people and good at coordinating between US and EU litigation," says another electronic manufacturing client.

Thomas Bouvet focuses on patent validity and infringement litigation, and is described byone client as "good for litigation and able to represent us at tribunals". The client adds: "He has good knowledge of this litigation in France and prepares documents with a good structure very well." Another client of Bouvet says the firm was "very patient - they helped me understand the nuances of French legal issues."

Isabelle Romet is another of Véron & Associés' highly-rated and thorough litigators. "She is expert, dynamic and creative," says one client. Romet's specialist sectors include chemistry and pharmaceuticals, and clients praised her sound grasp of a case's technical aspects. "She is very good at understanding complicated matters and synthesising documents and information in complex cases," says a different client.

Véron & Associés' head partner and one the country's leading names for patent litigation, Pierre Véron, is widely regarded to be among the elite in his profession and is described by one client as "the number one patent trial lawyer in Paris". "There are three major things about Mr Véron first, he's an expert; second, he is very business oriented; and third, he is very good internationally," the client adds."