Awards and rankings

Best Lawyers

// The Best Lawyers in France (2027)

François Delumeau, Pierre-Louis Désormière et Grégory Ingrand

// Best Law Firms in Intellectual Property Law, France Region (2026)

Tier 1 – Regional, Paris
Tier 3 – National

Legal 500

// Legal 500 > EMEA > France (2026)

Tier 1 – Intellectual Property: Patent and trade mark attorneys
Next Generation Partners: Grégory Ingrand

“Beau de Loménie is a reliable and experienced partner with strong expertise in both patent and trademark matters. Their team is very familiar with EPO procedures and provides effective support for our Chinese clients in filing and prosecuting applications in Europe and France.”

“Pierre Balesta is a highly professional and reliable European patent attorney with deep expertise in EPO practice. He provides valuable and practical guidance on issues arising from filing European patent applications.”

// Legal 500 > Paris (2026)

Tier 1 – Cabinet de Conseil en Propriété Industrielle

Juve Patent

// Patent Filing – France 2026

Recommended fields of expertise:

Digital communication and computer technology
Electronics
Mechanics, process and mechanical engineering

// Recommended individuals:

Didier INTÈS: Mechanics, process and mechanical engineering
François DELUMEAU: Digital communication and computer technology / Electronics

// Patent attorneys with technical specialty – France 2026

Didier INTÈS: Mechanics, process and mechanical engineering

Décideurs Leaders League

// Intellectual property

LEADING:

EXCELLENT:

Brands, designs, and models – 2026
Grégory Ingrand, Emmanuelle Machinet

HIGHLY RECOMMENDED:

Patent litigation – 2026
Gaston Vedel

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// Healthcare, pharmaceuticals & biotech

EXCELLENT:

Chemistry, biotech, and life sciences patents – 2025
Pierre-Louis Désormière

IAM Patent 1000

// France / Firms: prosecution (2026)
GOLD

// France / Firms: litigation (2026)
BRONZE

“Beau de Loménie combines scale with technical depth, offering a truly global patent service through its multilingual and multidisciplinary team. A top filer at the EPO, the firm is trusted by innovators to secure and manage their most critical assets. The launch of BDL-IP LEGAL strengthens the group’s contentious and contractual capabilities, ensuring clients benefit from fully integrated, wraparound advice.

On the prosecution side, the firm fields a deep bench of specialists across key technical domains. Didier Intès and Pierre Balesta are go-to advisers in mechanics, metallurgy and physics, supporting companies of all sizes on securing and leveraging patent rights, as well as broader innovation strategy, including audits, contracts and portfolio assessments. Pierre-Louis Désormière brings strength in materials technology and electrotechnics, standing out for his ability to translate complex innovations into robust, precisely drafted patent applications. In the digital space, François Delumeau is a key contact for IT, electronics and emerging technologies, crafting applications with commercially meaningful scope while advising on the full lifecycle of patent rights.

Complementing this, Gaston Vedel leads the firm’s litigation and contractual offering through BDL-IP LEGAL. Adept at both contentious proceedings and negotiations, he brings a forward-looking approach, anticipating how matters will unfold and positioning clients to secure the strongest possible outcome, whether in the courtroom or at the negotiating table.”

// European Patent Office (2026)
SILVER

// France / Recommended Individuals (2026)
• Pierre Balesta : Silver (prosecution)
• François Delumeau : Silver (prosecution)
• Pierre-Louis Désormière : Gold (prosecution)
• Didier Intès : Gold (prosecution)
• Gaston Vedel : Bronze (litigation)

WTR 1000

// France (2026)
GOLD

“Beau de Loménie is one of the premier firms in France for IP matters.” The team are dedicated to delivering high-quality advice and implementing powerful protection strategies that safeguard their clients’ brands. From tackling opposition, nullity, and cancellation actions to fine-tuning portfolios for peak performance, they ensure clients are positioned for success. Grégory Ingrand and Emmanuelle Machinet team up to lead the Trademarks, Designs, Copyrights and Domain Names Department. Emmanuelle Machinet is recognised as a “go-to practitioner in France for trademark clearance, filings, prosecution and enforcement. She is valued for her practical, business-oriented and excellent legal advice”. Grégory Ingrand is a strategic and pragmatic thinker, frequently called on by clients to navigate complex opposition proceedings, as well as invalidity and revocation actions. His meticulous attention to detail and measured approach lead to favourable outcomes. Also on deck is Of Counsel Aurélia Marie, a trusted adviser with over three decades of experience. Renowned for her insight into trademark prosecution, she serves as a vital sounding board for both clients and colleagues seeking expert guidance. www.worldtrademarkreview.com (2026)

// European Union Intellectual Property Office (2026)
SILVER

// Recommended Individuals (2026)
Grégory Ingrand, Emmanuelle Machinet and Aurélia Marie