Frenchman joins Olswang's European IP team

French IP lawyer Jean-Frédéric Gaultier has joined Olswang LLP and will work in its European team.

Based in Paris, he will focus on domestic and international disputes covering patents, trademarks, designs, copyright, and unfair competition.

Gaultier, who has worked in the French and international IP markets for more than 20 years, said he was “looking forward to the challenges and rewards of leading the French arm of Olswang’s IP practice, and continuing to grow its reputation within our core sectors”.

Michael Burdon, Olswang’s European head of IP, added: “Jean-Frédéric is a high quality IP lawyer. His arrival is another major advance for our IP team as we continue to strengthen our capability and full-service offering throughout our international network of offices.”