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Our DNA
Germain Maureau is a leading IP law firm in Europe.
A multi-disciplinary team of 120 people:
More than 30 patent attorneys
More than 20 trademark and design attorneys
More than 45 administrative assistants
More than 25 support staff, of which 6 are IT specialists responsible for developing and securing our IT tools
More than 2 000 hours/year dedicated to training
Nearly 3,500 new registrations a year:
+ than 2,500 trademarks*
+ than 400 patent priority applications*
+ than 150 PCT
+ than 200 designs*
+ than 400 DNS*
+ than 1,300 litigation cases regarding trademarks and designs*
*annual average
A portfolio of over 90,000 IP rights:
55,000 trademarks
30,000 patents
5,000 designs
5,000 domain names
A diversified clientele:
More than 7,000 clients (from start-ups and SMEs to large Groups and public bodies) in all sectors.
To work with Germain Maureau, is to benefit from all the qualities of a reliable partner, able to provide you with long-term support:
- highly qualified staff.
- robust methods and procedures that we have developed through experience, reinforced by a powerful IT system that has been 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 permit easy access by its clients to their portfolio and documents via a dedicated portal (Episoft Web).
As a member of the CNCPI (French National Association of Industrial Property Lawyers), Germain Maureau guarantees 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 the continuing professional training of staff.
Our values
excellence has always been Germain Maureau’s hallmark and the basis of the firm’s constant growth.
thanks to the dedication of our staff and an efficient organisational structure, our clients benefit from an optimal service that combines availability and proactivity.
we offer an approach and solutions that reconcile legal certainty with business stakes and opportunities.
In France, Europe and internationally, we interact with our clients and our network to share our knowledge in a spirit of collaboration and continuous advancement.
Our commitments
Environment
Germain Maureau continually strives to reduce the impact of its activities on the environment.
an environmentally friendly travel policy of using public transport and modern methods of communication (video conferencing).
regular investment in technology to reduce our energy consumption.
choosing suppliers who are in line with our environmental policy.
an innovative electronic document management system, to reduce printing, plus a systematic approach to recycling consumables.
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.
we pay attention on a daily basis to the safety and wellbeing of our staff and to the integration of new methods of working (DMS and remote working).
our firm’s policy includes the principles of equal treatment of everyone.
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:
Distinctions
Germain Maureau is recognized as a leader in the main international IP rankings
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
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!
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!
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!