Since the United Kingdom’s departure from the European Union, protecting intellectual property rights across the Channel has become significantly more complex. The loss of automatic EU-wide protections has pushed UK-based law firms, IP attorneys, and rights holders to seek reliable, on-the-ground representation within the EU.
At Dreyfus, we have been supporting British clients and legal professionals for over 20 years in securing, defending and optimising their IP assets across France and the European Union. As a Paris-based IP law firm, we act as a trusted French and EU representative, offering tailored legal, administrative and strategic support in full compliance with EU regulations and procedures.
UK representatives can no longer act before the EUIPO in matters of trademarks and designs,
Filing, opposition, and litigation procedures must now be handled by EU-qualified representatives,
Enforcement mechanisms require coordination with local courts and administrative bodies in the EU.
Our firm acts as a gateway to the European market, combining local insight, international coordination, and high responsiveness.
We support a wide range of actors in the UK, from boutique IP firms to multinational corporations and start-ups.
We handle filings and renewals before the INPI and the EUIPO, and offer comprehensive pre-filing clearance, classification assistance, drafting of specification of goods and services and strategic portfolio structuring.
We act as your representative in French and EUIPO proceedings, managing oppositions, invalidity, and revocation actions, while coordinating closely with UK counsel.
Our team manages French and EU customs surveillance, and takes swift action against counterfeits entering France and the EU, particularly in sectors like luxury goods, pharmaceuticals, and electronics.
We assist UK clients in PARL Expert/UDRP, SYRELI and national ccTLD procedures (.fr, .eu, etc.), and offer litigation support in cybersquatting cases.
We handle all French national filings, oppositions, invalidity and cancelation actions, renewals and administrative procedures before the INPI.
We act in close coordination with local French and EU courts, supporting clients in infringement, unfair competition, and customs seizure litigation.
We are not a competitor, but an extension of your team. As EU-representative attorneys, we:
Ensure seamless cooperation with UK firms,
Provide transparent reporting and billing,
Guarantee confidentiality and full compliance with GDPR and professional conduct rules,
Support your strategic decisions with deep local insight.
We also offer white-labelled services and long-term partnerships to help UK firms continue to serve their clients effectively across the EU.
A UK-based client discovered a cybersquatted .fr domain mimicking their brand. We filed and won a SYRELI proceeding before the AFNIC, securing rapid recovery of the domain name.
We acted as local counsel for a British law firm, opposing the registration of a similar mark filed by an Italian entity. Our legal strategy led to a successful decision in favour of the UK rights holder.
Over 20 years of experience in IP law
Based in Paris, with coverage across the EU and the Benelux
Recognised expertise in trademark, appellation of origin, plant varieties, domain name, and digital law
Native and bilingual English-speaking attorneys
Since Brexit, only EU-qualified representatives can act before the EUIPO in matters of trademarks and designs. UK firms must now collaborate with EU-based partners to file, oppose or manage IP rights within the EU.
Yes. Dreyfus is authorised to act before both the EUIPO and the French IP Office (INPI). We manage filings, oppositions, renewals, and more on your behalf.
Absolutely. We act as an extension of your team, offering discreet and transparent support while preserving your client relationship.
We represent clients in UDRP, SYRELI, and PARL Expert procedures, particularly for .fr, .eu, and other EU-based domains, with experience in both litigation and alternative dispute resolution.
Yes. We manage customs surveillance and coordinate enforcement with French and EU authorities, especially in sectors such as luxury, pharmaceuticals, and consumer electronics.
You can contact us directly via email or through our website. We’ll review your needs and propose a tailored partnership model for seamless EU representation.
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