As Chinese companies increasingly expand into the European market, protecting intellectual property in France—as well as across the EU—has become a strategic necessity. From trademarks and patents to designs and copyrights, the French and European IP systems present complex challenges that require local insight and legal representation.
Based in Paris, Dreyfus is a recognized Intellectual Property firm with over 20 years of experience securing and managing intellectual property in France and across Europe. We regularly collaborate with Chinese law firms and IP professionals to provide trusted, white-label legal support for all EU and French IP procedures.
We act before the INPI (France), EUIPO (European Union), and the European Patent Office (EPO), and support global frameworks including WIPO, the PCT, and the Hague System.
The dual nature of the EU IP system—centralized and national—requires precise legal coordination. When it comes to securing intellectual property in France, Chinese firms must appoint a qualified local representative to:
File and manage French and EU trademarks, patents, and designs
Respond to oppositions and office actions at the INPI or EUIPO
Ensure that licensing, assignments, and use requirements meet French legal standards
Provide French-language support for administrative and legal filings
Note: INPI and EUIPO require an EU-based legal representative for most proceedings related to intellectual property in France.
Dreyfus brings its internationally renowned expertise to its clients:
Local expertise in all aspects of intellectual property in France
Full-service support in English, French, and Mandarin (via our network)
Confidential, white-label partnerships
Compatibility with your internal CRM and IP tools
Dreyfus acted swiftly to stop infringement through INPI opposition and customs seizure.
We handled the full validation process for French national phase entry, including certified translations and docketing.
Our team managed online copyright protection and UDRP action for a Chinese design company entering the French market.
A 2023 report by the China Intellectual Property Society (CIPS) noted that over 65% of Chinese companies investing in overseas IP place France in their top three European jurisdictions, due to its strong enforcement mechanisms, innovation clusters, and high visibility for global brands.
Yes. We are authorized to act before INPI, EUIPO, and the EPO.
Yes. We provide seamless, confidential support as part of your team.
Yes. We handle filings, renewals, oppositions, and enforcement actions throughout the French IP system.
When it comes to securing intellectual property in France, trust matters. Dreyfus ensures every filing, opposition, and enforcement action meets both your standards and the requirements of European authorities.
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