ThomasBouvet

Experience

The following represents experience acquired prior to joining Jones Day.

Life Sciences Highlights

Defended medical device manufacturer in trade secret violation action regarding bone cement technology (2016).

Represented drug manufacturer suing three generic companies over drug for the treatment of schizophrenia (2016).

Represented large cosmetic company in defending patent infringement action on the treatment of atopic skin disorders (2016).

Represented large cosmetic company in defending patent infringement action on sun protection product (2016).

Represented medical device manufacturer in patent infringement action over urinary catheters (2016).

Represented big pharma manufacturer in patent entitlement action regarding G-CSF (2015).

Represented medical device manufacturer in patent infringement action over dental braces (2015).

Represented pharmaceutical company in patent infringement matter over allergy immunotherapy treatment (2012).

Advised French public health research institute in relation to patent entitlement actions regarding age-related macular degeneration (2012).

Represented major diagnostic company in patent infringement action regarding DNA detection kit for HIV infection (2010).

Represented original drug manufacturer in patent infringement action over compound manufacturing process (2006).

Electronics Highlights

Represented a patentee in infringement action over speed radar detectors (2016).

Represented patentee in infringement action relating to EMV standard (non-essential patent) (2016).

Represented defendant in patent infringement action relating to a secured payment means (2016).

Advised patentee in contemplated infringement action in relation to LTE, WiFi, and DVB-T standards (2015).

Defended manufacturer of hyaluronic acid in patent infringement action (2014).

Represented defendant in patent infringement action regarding set-top box for VOD and Internet access (2011).

Advised TV broadcasting company in dispute based on 150+ patent portfolio (2009).

Chemistry Highlights

Represented company in large trade secret violation action regarding insecticide incorporated polyethylene (2015).

Represented major chemical product manufacturer in patent infringement action over the treatment of cellulite by intelligent textile (2015).

Represented major chemical company in patent action over automotive catalytic converters.

Mechanics Highlights

Represented helicopter manufacturing company in patent infringement action regarding landing gears (2015).

Represented floor panel manufacturer in patent infringement action (2016).

Represented major motorcycle manufacture in patent infringement action over scooter and motorcycle injectors and body parts (2016).

Represented patentee in infringement action over product packing robot (2014).

Defended manufacturer of hot end glass molding quality control device (2014).

Represented engine manufacturer in patent infringement action over power generator (2014).

Represented major equipment manufacturer in patent infringement action regarding HPLC devices (2011).

Defended leading ski lift manufacturer in patent infringement action over breaks control (2014).

Defended windscreen wipers manufacturer in patent infringement action (2014).

Defended manufacturer of gabions in patent infringement action (2012).

Employee Invention Highlights

Represented employer in claims for additional remuneration regarding 400+ patents (2016).

Represented employer in more than 15 actions for the payment of additional remuneration in most technical fields before the CNIS or national courts.

Advised clients in the drafting of employee invention policies in industry fields including chemistry, pharmaceuticals, medical devices, metals, and plant breeding.

Plant Breeders' Rights Highlights

Represented PBR owner in infringement action over apples, apricots, salads, shallots, and strawberries.

Represented PBR owner in infringement action over cut roses.

Arranged major custom seizure of cut flowers and grapes.

Represented PBR owner in nullity action before the community plant variety office.

Drafted PBR licence agreements in the apple and tobacco industries.