AI Magazine Issue 2 2017

30 Acquisition International - February 2017 The firm Cabinet Roman is one of the oldest French firms specialising in industrial property law and recently received the Leading Advisors of the Year from France award. Their passion for industrial property law has been transmitted continuously for four generations. Alexis Roman discusses the impact the firm has had in France and beyond. abinet Roman specialises in industrial property law and are Intellectual Property Consultants approved by the French National Institute of Industrial Property (INPI) and approved Agents with the European Patent Office (EPO), the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO), and the European Union Intellectual Property Office (EUIPO). Established in Marseille (France), Cabinet Roman is one of the oldest French firms specialising in industrial property law. Practice areas include: - patent prosecution, patent litigation, strategy, due diligence, electronics, electricity, physics and mechanics. Alexis Roman describes what the firm provides to ensure that clients are provided with a high-quality service. “Since 1892, without interruption, we have been providing support to our customers to protect, capitalise, make use of and defend their industrial property rights. We intervene in France, in Europe and throughout the world in terms of patents, trademarks, designs, contracts, financial evaluation, disputes, legal proceedings, counterfeiting, portfolio management, technology watch, financing. “Our team of legal experts and engineers intervene in all of the strategic aspects of industrial property: patents, trademarks, drawings and models, contracts, capitalisation, legal proceedings, counterfeiting, portfolio management, technology watch, financing, etc. We are ISO 9001 certified for all of our activities. This certification guarantees our clients the security of control and transparency in our working methods and invoicing. We provide services to a diverse range of clients according to their needs and budget. From start up to multi- nationals, the majority of our clients are small and medium enterprises.” The practice focuses on intellectual property management issues, including drafting patent counselling, strategic planning and litigation. Alexis is an expert in examination and opposition proceedings before the EPO, French and European litigation, as well as in freedom to operate studies and due diligences. Alexis describes the important role that advisors play in the growth and continued success of a business. Company: Cabinet Roman Name: Alexis Roman Email: alexis.roman@ cabinet-roman.com Web: www.cabinet-roman.com Address: 35 Rue Paradis – BP 30064 - 13484 Marseille Cedex 20 – France Phone: +33 491 33 85 15 Protecting Property Rights C 1702AI31 Protecting Property Rights “IP rights are powerful legal instruments that allow taking the matter to court in order to uphold respect for monopoly and condemn acts of infringement. There are also competitive weapons which used strategically, increases competitiveness and increases margins. IP rights are finally financial tools that enhance the capital of a company and make it possible to generate royalties from operating licenses. “Filing, managing and disputing IP rights are part of an action that must be carefully prepared, according to the choices and development perspectives of a company. The strategy will not be the same if you want to preserve an advantage that is already acquired thanks to IP rights, if you are considering conquering a new market, or if you are considering indirect use in the form of licenses or partnerships. “IP advisers help companies to elaborate and maintain a strong and active IP strategy to ensure the protection of here products, which will contribute to the growth and sustainability of their business.” Staff play a vital role at any company and Cabinet Roman is no different. Alexis explains why staff are an important aspect in providing a high-quality service. “Our success depends on our employees’ performance. Our patent department is formed of engineers and doctors. With a degree from the Center for International Intellectual Property Studies (CEIPI), their scientific and technical skills are reinforced with solid legal expertise in French, European and international patent law. Our trademark and design department is comprised of two legal experts and masters in law.” Looking towards the future, Cabinet Roman aims to expand their portfolio of clients in China and USA. Alexis cannot hide his delight at winning this award and what it means to the firm, saying “By awarding Cabinet Roman, you have lightened a highly- specialised team to protect, defend and capitalise industrial property rights. We are very proud of this award. I would like to thank all our team and service providers for their strong involvement.”