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Since 2011, Arénaire Avocats has been ranked among the best firms in the field of intellectuel property. Each year, Arénaire and its lawyers are referenced by renowned French and international guides and magazines, such as The Legal 500 Paris, The Legal 500 Europe, Middle-East & Africa, the World Trademark Review, Les Décideurs, Chambers and Partners, Best Lawyers and Le Point.
2024
Pierre Massot again listed in CHAMBERS EUROPE’s Global Guide 2024
Pierre Massot is ranked in the “Up and Coming” category for the 2nd year running.
Pierre’s professional and human qualities are honoured:
“I appreciate his capacity to adapt and I find him very competent and trustworthy.”
“Pierre Massot is a brilliant lawyer, with a thorough and subtle knowledge of IP law at both French and EU level, and with a fantastic touch and insight on design issues.”
“Pierre Massot is very nice and pleasant to work with, and has a strong experience in design law.”
A consecration for the entire Arénaire Avocats team.
The expertise and skills of Arénaire Avocats hailed by the Legal 500 Europe, Middle East & Africa for its work in trademarks and designs.
“Arenaire, a boutique firm exclusively dedicated to intellectual property, serves a diverse clientele comprising major companies, innovative SMEs, and high-profile clients hailing from various industries, with notable expertise in the fashion, luxury, technology, and pharmaceutical sectors.
Co-headed by Pierre Massot and Lentini Thibault, the trade mark practice has earned a stellar reputation, benefitting from the extensive experience of both leaders in trade mark law, encompassing design protection and counterfeiting matters.
The team also boasts significant activity in the realm of IP litigation, with a track record of handling cases related to customs litigation.”
Testimonials:
“I appreciate the great flexibility of the team to respond to our needs, the simplicity of our exchanges and their great professionalism.”
“We greatly appreciate Arenaire for its excellent expertise, particularly in design law, but also in other areas of intellectual property, for its practical and pragmatic working method, as well as for the great commitment and creativity demonstrated by the firm.”
“Pierre Massot is a brilliant lawyer, well-informed, with excellent practicality and a sense of possibility. He has a very broad vision and demonstrates extraordinary creativity in his work.”
For the 4th year running, Pierre Massot has been listed by the Word Trademark Review as one of the best international trademark law practitioners.
This ranking in the “Bronze” category rewards the work and unfailing commitment of Arénaire Avocats to protecting, defending and enhancing the value of its clients’ trademarks.
Arénaire Avocats recommended by Legal 500 Paris 2024
“A boutique firm dedicated to intellectual property, Arénaire assists a diverse client base, including large companies and innovative SMEs, specialising in a variety of sectors (including fashion, luxury goods, technology and pharmaceuticals).
Co-managed by Pierre Massot and Thibault Lentini, the firm is renowned for its expertise in trademarks and designs, particularly in managing infringement actions.
The team is very active in litigation, including customs seizures”.
8 years of excellence!
The expertise in industrial property law of Pierre Massot and Thibault Lentini has once again been praised by Les Décideurs Magazine.
For the eighth year running, Arénaire Avocats has been awarded the ‘Excellent’ ranking!
Arénaire ranked by Le Point as one of the best French law firms in industrial property law
In 2024, the firm was awarded 4 stars and maintained its position as one of the most recognised practitioners in intellectual property law.
A fine recognition of the work and commitment of the entire team, in the service of its clients.
2023
Arénaire Avocats’ expertise in trade mark and design law honoured by the Legal 500 Paris
“Arénaire’s team represents major international brands and SMEs in the design, architectural, luxury and food and beverages sectors, supporting on trade mark and design protection, anti-counterfeiting and copyright matters. The team is also active on the IP litigation front, with experience in pleading cases pertaining to customs litigation.”
Testimonials:
‘Arenaire’s team is composed of young, serious and very motivated professionals. While working with them, you get the feeling that they thoroughly discuss each aspect of the case together, mix their expertise and share strategy and decisions. They are very well organised and strict on deadlines and offer you continuous assistance, keeping you constantly updated on the case.’
‘The founding partner, Pierre Massot, is the go-to guy for complex IP cases in France, especially those dealing with copyright, trade marks, designs and unfair competition.’
‘Thibault Lentini demonstrates excellent knowledge of cases, perfect technicality, commitment and pugnacity that are particularly important to me, especially on long cases. Furthermore, the quality of Lentini’s writings is particularly appreciable. His conclusions are clear, effective, and particularly precise and substantiated.’
Arénaire Avocats: a 5-star law firm in the field of literary and artistic property law!
In its 2023 edition, the magazine Le Point ranks Arénaire Avocats among the best law firms in intellectual property law.
The team is proud to be awarded 5 stars in literary and artistic property and 4 stars in industrial property. A great recognition of the meticulous work and expertise of our lawyers!
ARENAIRE listed in the CHAMBERS EUROPE Global Guide 2023
Pierre Massot is listed in the CHAMBERS 2023 Guide, which selects the top 4% of law firms in Europe. Through this entry in the Chambers 2023 Guide, the entire ARÉNAIRE team is honored.
ARENAIRE is presented as a firm “Up and Coming” in the intellectual property category:
“Pierre Massot of Cabinet ARENAIRE […] provides companies with advice on a range of IP issues, including unfair competition, parasitism, disputes and portfolio defence.”
“Pierre distinguishes himself by being extremely prepared and very committed to clients. He is also proactive, responsive, competent in all IP fields and accurate.”
Arénaire again referenced by the World Trademark Review
The WTR 1000 guide of 2023, which references the best practitioners of trademark law in the world, refers again to ARÉNAIRE for its legal expertise in the field of trademarks.
A reference that once again recognizes the work of ARENAIRE, led by Pierre MASSOT for more than 10 years.
For the eleventh consecutive year, ARÉNAIRE is distinguished among the best law firms in industrial property law by LES DÉCIDEURS
Ranked in the “Excellent” category, ARÉNAIRE’s team is praised for its “sharp technique” and its expertise in intellectual property, in particular in the area of design as well as in the area of the Evin law and customs law.
A great recognition of the daily work done by the whole team, led by Pierre Massot and Thibault Lentini!
2022
Arénaire Avocats again listed among the best law firms in “Trademarks, Designs & Models”.
The Legal 500 (Legalease) Paris once again praises Arénaire Avocats for its “remarkable expertise in design matters”.
“The firm also handles anti-counterfeiting cases, trademark infringement litigation and regulatory matters concerning the advertising of alcoholic beverages.
The firm assists multinationals and SMEs in the technology, architecture and pharmaceutical sectors.
The firm’s founding partner Pierre Massot is an expert in design issues. He provides clear and objective advice to leading furniture companies, designers and architects.
He co-leads the practice with Thibault Lentini, an expert in counterfeit customs litigation.”
Arénaire Avocats among the best law firms in France according to LE POINT.
The 2022 edition of LE POINT magazine ranks Arénaire Avocats among the best law firms in the field of literary, artistic and industrial property law.
The whole team is very proud of this ranking and thanks all its partners and clients for their trust!
Arénaire Avocats’ skills in trademark and design law honoured by the Legal 500.
This year, the team is ranked in the “tier 2”, among the best French law firms in intellectual property law.
« Praised for its ‘impressive expertise in design matters’, Arenaire’s workload also includes anti-counterfeiting mandates, trade mark infringement litigation and regulatory work relating to the advertising of alcoholic beverages.
The boutique firm counts multinational companies and SMEs in the technology, architectural and pharmaceutical sectors among its key clients.
Founding partner and design expert Pierre Massot ‘gives a clear and objective picture of cases’ to furniture companies, high-profile designers and architects. He jointly leads the practice with Thibault Lentini, who is noted for his experience in customs litigation relating to counterfeiting. »
Arénaire “Rising Team” in trademark law!
The whole team of Arénaire is very proud and happy to have received the “Rising Team” award in trademark law, during the Law Summit organised by Leaders League.
This is a great recognition of our work and our expertise, at the service of our clients.
For the sixth year in a row, Arénaire Avocats has been recognized as an “excellent” firm by LES DÉCIDEURS
Arénaire Avocats is once again referenced by the magazine LES DÉCIDEURS among the “excellent” law firms in industrial property – trademark litigation.
The magazine praises “a successful year” and “a diverse and international client base”. It highlights the firm’s expertise in design, spirits and customs procedures: “A niche approach whose relevance is underpinned by the complementary expertise of its partners in customs and criminal law.
Pierre Massot ranked as a BRONZE practitioner in trademark law by the WORLD TRADEMARK REVIEW
The World Trademark Review is a unique guide that identifies the best trademark law professionals in the world’s major jurisdictions.
This new distinction awarded by an internationally renowned guide confirms and highlights the skills of Pierre Massot, founder of Arénaire Avocats, as well as the entire team of the firm.
Pierre Massot referenced by BEST LAWYER magazine
Pierre Massot’s practice, skills and expertise in intellectual property are once again recognised by the online media BEST LAWYER.
Best Lawyer distinguishes legal practitioners who are evaluated and acclaimed by their peers. It is therefore a source of pride to be recognised by French lawyers and intellectual property lawyers.
Arénaire Avocat thanks all its clients and partners for their trust.
2021
Arénaire: 10 years of existence, 10 years of references
“The team’s reputation is well established” according to the Legal 500! After WTR, Le Point & Les Décideurs, LEGAL 500 EMEA references ARENAIRE AVOCATS in trademarks and designs for the 10th consecutive year:
“Arenaire stands out for its dedicated design practice (…), its long experience in anti-counterfeiting (including a strong track record in related customs litigation) and its in-depth knowledge of the wine and spirits sector, including the regulatory framework for advertising issues. (…) The team has a proven track record of success in high-stakes trademark infringement litigation.”
“A team with very strong experience of major cases, but who put that experience to work for everyone. They have a very pragmatic vision and we don’t waste time on insignificant details.
“Thibault Lentini is remarkable for […] his professionalism and expertise, particularly in customs matters.
“Pierre Massot and his team have a perfect command of the subject of designs and know how to provide sound advice to their clients, taking into account the existing practical difficulties.”
ARENAIRE, the “top” French trademark experts according to the WORLD TRADEMARK REVIEW
Cabinet Arenaire is once again selected to appear in the WORLD TRADEMARK REVIEW journal among the recommended Experts: “Pierre Massot provides robust representation in trademark disputes for heavyweights in the fashion, furniture, media and pharmaceutical industries. He is also an expert in design law, co-writing seminal text “Le Droit du Design”.
ARENAIRE, an “excellent” law firm in trademark and design litigation
ARENAIRE is once again referenced by the magazine LES DECIDEURS in its 2021 edition, in the section of excellent law firms in trademark and design litigation.
The whole team is very proud of this new ranking which underlines the expertise of the firm in customs law and counterfeiting and in the design, wine and spirits sectors.
This ranking is also an opportunity to review the Jurisclasseur “Customs & Counterfeiting“, co-edited by Thibault LENTINI and Pierre MASSOT.
ARÉNAIRE AVOCATS, a 4 star law firm ****!
In its 2021 edition of the Lawyer’s Ranking, the newspaper LE POINT selects Arenaire Avocats as one of the best law firms specialized in industrial property and awards it 4 stars!
This ranking, carried out in partnership with Statista, is based on “the recommendations of professionals: 5,000 lawyers, clients and legal experts have given their opinion on the firms they know”.
Arenaire Avocats is proud of this ranking and thanks all its partners and clients for their trust and recognition.
2020
ARENAIRE AVOCATS once again referenced among the best IP/Trademarks & Designs law firms
ARENAIRE once again ranked in the “Excellent” category in the magazine Décideurs.
“Track record: Whether it is a question of large groups, SMEs or small companies, the firm has established itself in the defence of trademarks, designs and models. A major pharmaceutical laboratory has entrusted them with packaging issues. In addition, Arenaire has notably intervened in the luxury sector and is developing an expertise in the wine industry.
Differentiation: the strength of this young and small team lies in its diversity. Combining listening to the client, fieldwork and perfect mastery of the legal context, the firm has developed an extremely sharp expertise in their field. And, in order to best support its clients, Arenaire has enriched its skills in new technologies.”
ARENAIRE has been referenced for the first time in the World’s Leading Trademark Professionals 2020!
2019
ARENAIRE has once again been placed in the “Excellent” category of law firms specialising in Industrial Property – trademarks, designs and models – according to the 2019 classification of DECIDEURS MAGAZINE.
ARENAIRE once again referenced among the best law firms in trademarks and designs and copyrights according to the 2019 ranking of THE LEGAL 500 PARIS!
ARENAIRE, an “Excellent” law firm according to the classification of DECIDEURS MAGAZINE (guide 2018-2019), under the section “Litigation Trademarks, Designs & Models”.
“Arenaire ‘has strong technical legal skills and brings a tactical edge above the norm’. The team demonstrates a ‘creativity that is a real advantage in the event of a dispute'”.
2018
ARENAIRE, a highly recommended “boutique” firm
2017
“Recommended” firm in trademark, design and copyright
“At ARENAIRE, the work is always done with great seriousness and rigor”
A “very high level of technicality”
“Pugnacious, attentive, calm, pragmatic and tenacious”, Pierre Massot is acclaimed for “the finesse of his reasoning and his determination”.
Thibault Lentini (…) provides a very rigorous, complete, detailed work”, “a real involvement in the files and an expertise in the field”.
An “excellent” firm in “trademarks and designs”
A “reputable practice” in “patent litigation”.
“Three strong values define the firm ARENAIRE: the search for excellence, open-mindedness and humility”
2016
“Very good results in litigation.”
With the arrival of his new partner, Thibault Lentini, “Arenaire expands beyond design”.
“An ultra-detailed knowledge of the issues related to design, packaging and all the elements composing the image of trademarks”
“Answers with strategic reach”
2015
« Arenaire is a great firm: the team is “able to listen, understand and defend the position of its clients”. »
Arenaire is expanding beyond design “after having brilliantly built its reputation around design-related disputes”.
“The dedication and humility to offer high quality services to all its customers” is a “winning formula”.
2014
“A very sharp expertise in trademarks and models”.
“The firm is appreciated for its involvement in files, its proximity to the client and its responsiveness”.
A firm with a “strong reputation”
“Arenaire: the design expert”
A “tightly knit team” dedicated “solely to advising and defending its clients in intellectual property matters”.
2013
“Arenaire’s team of four lawyers is distinguished by its” remarkable availability and “operational approach”.
“The firm is particularly renowned for its expertise in trademarks and designs”.
“Arenaire: the litigation specialist at the service of design”.
2012
“A great expertise in advice and litigation in trademark and design”
“A great ability to listen to the client”
A “new firm” which “can already grasp a promising growth”.