Reed Smith LLP

Christophe Arfan Photo
Email
{{vCardForm.Header}}
{{vCardForm.Body}}
{{vCardForm.CaptchaError}}
{{vCardForm.DisplayMessage}}
Home Professionals Christophe Arfan

Christophe mainly focuses on patent, trademark, copyright (art, games & software) data and trade secret, and has honed particular expertise in IP-related Customs enforcement and Defence department matters. He assists his clients by setting out IP strategies, drafting and negotiating IP contracts (e.g. NDA, tech transfer agreements, self/funded R&D, IT contracts, image rights…) and in the frame of complex procedures before the French Courts, arbitral tribunals and the French and European IP Offices, in relation to infringement, validity, unfair competition and prosecution issues.

Credentials

  • University of Paris II Panthéon-Assas, 2012, Master, Intellectual Property (PLAI)
  • University of Paris I Panthéon-Sorbonne, 2012, Master, Philosophy
  • University of Paris I Panthéon-Sorbonne, 2011, Master, Civil & Criminal Procedure (Justice & Procès)
  • University of Paris I Panthéon-Sorbonne, 2010, Licence, Private Law

  • Paris

  • Member of AIPPI
  • Member of APRAM
  • Member of LES France
  • Member APEB, administrator of communication

  • English
  • French
  • Spanish
  • Russian

Awards & Recognition

  • Selected through peer review for inclusion in The Best Lawyers™ in France "Ones to Watch" list for Intellectual Property Law, 2022
  • Nominated IP Rising Star 2021