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Germain Maureau: A Leading Independent Intellectual Property Law Firm in Europe.
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Our DNA
Benefit from the Qualities of a Solid Partner
To work with Germain Maureau, is to benefit from all of the qualities of a reliable partner, providing you with long-term support:
- Highly qualified staff
- Robust methods and procedures developed through experience, reinforced by a powerful IT system developed and managed in-house
- A culture of permanent innovation to best serve our clients: Germain Maureau has put in place a fully integrated DMS to protect its data and to permit easy access to its clients to access their portfolio and documents via a dedicated portal (Episoft Web)
As a member of the French National Association of Industrial Property Lawyers (CNCPI), Germain Maureau ensures that its team has a high skill set and adheres strongly to a code of ethics, with professional liability, professional secrecy, conflict of interest management, and continued professional training of staff.
Some Figures to Illustrate our Business
A multi-disciplinary team of 120 people:
30+ patent attorneys
20+ trademark and design attorneys
45+ administrative assistants
25+ support staff, of which 6 are IT specialists responsible for developing and securing our IT tools
2,000+ hours per year dedicated to training
A portfolio of over 90,000 intellectual property rights:
55,000 trademarks
30,000 patents
5,000 designs
5,000 domain names
Nearly 3,500 new registrations per year:
2,500+ trademarks*
400+patent priority applications*
150+ PCT
200+ designs*
400+ DNS*
1,300+ litigation cases regarding trademarks and designs*
*annual average
A diversified clientele:
7,000+ clients (from startups and small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) to large groups and public bodies) in all sectors.
Our Values
Excellence
Excellence has always been Germain Maureau’s hallmark and the basis of the firm’s constant growth.
Ability
Thanks to the dedication of our staff and an efficient organisational structure, our clients benefit from an optimal service that combines availability and proactivity.
Pragmatism
We offer an approach and solutions that reconcile legal certainty with business stakes and opportunities.
Our Commitments
Environment
Germain Maureau continually strives to reduce the impact of its activities on the environment.
Travel
An environmentally friendly travel policy of using public transport and modern methods of communication (video conferencing).
Recycling
An innovative electronic document management system, to reduce printing, plus a systematic approach to recycling consumables.
Suppliers
Choosing suppliers who are in line with our environmental policy.
Energy
Regular investment in technology to reduce our energy consumption.
Diversity and Inclusion
Germain Maureau makes it a point of honour to achieve its objective of excellence while creating an equitable work environment where individuals are respected.
Health and Safety
We pay attention to the safety and wellbeing of our staff on a daily basis, particularly through the integration of new methods of working.
Equal Treatment
Our firm’s policy includes the principles of equal treatment of everyone.
Anti-Discrimination
Any form of discrimination is prohibited within our firm.
Involvement
Germain Maureau is a member of many French and international professional associations in the field of intellectual property and is also involved in numerous entrepreneurial associations and higher education establishments:
Our distinctions
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In 2025, Germain Maureau has been recognised in international IP rankings:
- “Gold – Agencies” by WTR 1000 in 2025
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In 2024, Germain Maureau has been recognised in international IP rankings:
- “Gold – Agencies” by WTR 1000 in 2024
- “Recommended patent firm” by JUVE Patent 2024
- “Leading firm” in the category “Trademarks and designs” by Leaders league 2024
- “TOP TIER” in the category” Intellectual Property: Patent and Trademark attorney” by The Legal 500 in 2024
- “Tier 1” by IP STARS in 2024
- “Recommended firm” by IAM PATENT 1000 in 2024
- “Europe’s leading patent law firms” by Finantial Times in 2024
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In 2023, Germain Maureau has been recognised in international IP rankings:
- “Gold – Agencies” by WTR 1000 in 2023
- “Recommended patent firm” by JUVE Patent 2023
- “Leading firm” in the category “Trademarks and designs” by Leaders league 2023
- “Tier 1” by IP STARS in 2023
- “TOP TIER” in the category” Intellectual Property: Patent and Trademark attorney” by The Legal 500 in 2023
- 1st french IP Firm for trademark applications in 2022, by Fovea IP in 2023
- “EU TOP 50 filers” Trade Mark Attorney Firms by Fovea IP in 2022
- “Europe’s leading patent law firms” by Finantial Times in 2023
- “Recommended firm” by IAM PATENT 1000 in 2023
- Winner of the “Trademark Attorney Firm of the Year for France” award at the Global IP Awards 2023
Many thanks to our client for their trust in us and to our staff for their daily commitment!
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In 2022, Germain Maureau has been recognised in international IP rankings:
- “EU TOP 50 filers” Trade Mark Attorney Firms by Fovea IP in 2021
- “Gold – Agencies” by WTR 1000 in 2022
- “Recommended patent firm” by JUVE Patent 2022
- 1st french IP Firm for trademark applications in 2021, by Fovea IP in 2022
- “Tier 1” by IP STARS in 2022
- “TOP TIER” in the category” Intellectual Property: Patent and Trademark attorney” by The Legal 500 in 2022
- “Leading firm” in the category “Trademarks and designs” by Leaders league 2022
- “Europe’s leading patent law firms” by Finantial Times in 2022
- “Recommended firm” by IAM PATENT 1000 in 2022
Many thanks to our client for their trust in us and to our staff for their daily commitment!
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In 2021, Germain Maureau has been recognised in international IP rankings:
- “EU TOP 50 filers” Trade Mark Attorney Firms by Fovea IP in 2020
- “Gold – Agencies” by WTR 1000 in 2021
- “Recommended patent firm” by JUVE Patent 2021
- 1st french IP Firm for trademark applications in 2021, by Fovea IP in 2021
- “Tier 1” by IP STARS in 2021
- “TOP TIER” in the category” Intellectual Property: Patent and Trademark attorney” by The Legal 500 in 2021
- “Leading firm” in the category “Trademarks and designs” by Leaders league 2021
- “Europe’s leading patent law firms” by Finantial Times in 2021
- “Recommended firm” by IAM PATENT 1000 in 2021
Many thanks to our client for their trust in us and to our staff for their daily commitment!
