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5 partners of Plasseraud IP named "IP Stars 2022" by Managing IP

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01 June, 2022

Albert Hassine , Cyra Nargolwalla and Guylène Kiesel Le Cosquer

Plasseraud IP is pleased to announce 5 of its partners have been recognized in the "IP Stars 2022" ranking published by Managing IP.

Patent Stars: Cyra Nargolwalla, Albert Hassine, and Anne Desaix are named among the best patent experts,
Trademark Stars: Guylène Kiesel Le Cosquer and Isabelle Meunier-Coeur among the best trademark experts.

Plasseraud IP is also proud to see Cyra Nargolwalla listed among the 250 most influential women in IP for the 4th time.

Managing IP is a magazine specialized in intellectual property. The IP Stars edition is a guide ranking the top IP law firms and experts. Each year, the "stars" of the field are named.

Thank you to our clients and partners for this recognition!

Discover the complete Managing IP/IP Stars ranking

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