Our team
The firm, which is structured around three partners, Florence Gaullier, Edouard Mille & Gilles Vercken, is comprised of six permanent associates, a Professor of Law of international renown, Valérie-Laure Benabou, and an Open Source/Open Data technical specialist, Benjamin Jean.
Each case is dealt with directly by a partner and a designated associate, a two-person team that is the client’s permanent contact. For some cases, the firm’s two partners are required to work together, supported by an associate from the team.
The firm also runs an active and continuous intern programme for holders of specialised postgraduate degrees or PhD students, strongly oriented towards in-depth research.
Education
- Master Degree in IP Law under the direction of the Professor André Françon at the University of Paris II Assas
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HEC qualification in Management – Challenge Plus (innovative company) (1994)
Experiences
- Denton Wilde Sapte Law Firm (2005-2006)
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Gilles Vercken Law Firm (1995-2002)
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European Commission (1994-1996)
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Art 3000 (1st innovative organization in France dealing with art and digital technology) (1993-1996)
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Ellipse Câble Canal + (Television Channels) (1993)
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SACD (Collective rights management society) (1988-1993)
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SACEM-SDRM (Collective rights management societies) (1987)
Gilles Vercken is also Lecturer in the IP Master Degree in Law directed by the following Professors:
- Yann Basire (Strasbourg)
- Jean-Michel Bruguière (Grenoble)
- Pierre Sirinelli and Alexandra Bensamoun (Sceaux)
- Séverine Dusollier (SciencesPo Paris)
- Valérie-Laure Benabou and Mélanie Clément-Fontaine (Versailles Saint-Quentin)
Languages
Professional associations
and others activities
- Treasurer of the AFPIDA (French Association for the International Protection of Author’s Rights)
- Member of the editorial board of the magazine Propriétés Intellectuelles
- Member of the redaction committee of Revue Lamy Droit de l’Immatériel (review on Information Technologies and Communication law)
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Associate member of the CEIPI Research Laboratory
Curriculum vitae
Education
- Master Degree in IP Law under the direction of the Professor Henri-Jacques Lucas at the University of Poitiers (2002)
- Master Degree in Business Law – specialization in German Law at the University of Paris X (2001)
Experiences
- Denton Wilde Sapte Law Firm (2003-2005)
- Lecturer at the University of Paris X (2002-2004)
- Société des Gens de Lettres (internship) (2002)
Florence Gaullier is also Lecturer in the Master Degree in IP Law co-directed by Valérie-Laure Benabou and Mélanie Clément-Fontaine (University of Versailles Saint-Quentin) as well as in the Digital and Data Law Degree of the Pantheon-Sorbonne University and Lecturer at Sciences Po Paris.
Languages
Professional associations
- Member of the Board of Directors of the AFCDP (Association of the French Data Protection Officers)
- Member of the AFPIDA (French Association for the International Protection of Author’s Rights)
- Member of the GESTE (Group of publishers of online content and services )
Curriculum vitae
Education
- Master Degree in IP and IT under the direction of Pierre Sirinelli (University of Paris-Saclay, 2003)
- Master Degree in Private Law (University of Paris 2 Panthéon-Assas, 2001)
Experiences
- 111 Avocats (2012-2020)
- Cabinet Mille (2010-2011)
- Lussan (2007-2009)
- Ngo, Migueres & Associés (2005-2006)
Edouard Mille is also a Lecturer in the Master Degree in IP Law directed by Valérie-Laure Benabou and Mélanie Clément-Fontaine (UVSQ-University of Paris-Saclay).
Languages
Professional associations
- Member of the AFPIDA (French Association for the International Protection of Author’s Rights)
Curriculum vitae
Current Functions
- Co-director of the Master Degree in Information Technology and communication Law, renamed in 2015 PID@N (Intellectual Property and Digital Business Law)
- Professor at the IEAP (European Institut of Public Administration)
- CSPLA Member (High Council for Literary and Artistic Property)
- Director of Publication of Juriscom (electronic review on Information Technologies and Communication law)
Education and titles
- Aggregation /(Tenure) (1999)
- PhD summa cum laude, University of Paris II-Assas (1996)
- Graduated of the Paris Lawyer School (1996)
Experiences
- Professor at the University of Aix-Marseilles (2016-2020)
- Professor at the University of Versailles Saint-Quentin (2002-2016)
- Headmistress of the Master Degree in Information Technology Law of the University of Versailles Saint-Quentin
- Headmistress of the DANTE laboratory (Business Law / Information Technology Law)
- Lecturer at the Ecole supérieure des Mines de Paris (2000-2005)
- Paris I (2002-2009), Sciences Po Paris (2006-2009)
- Professor at the University of Lyon II (1999-2002)
- Associated Professor University of Burgundy (1997-1999)
- Off Councel at Lévy Law Firm (2001-2006)
Languages
Professional associations
and others activities
- Appointed Chevalier de l’Ordre des Arts et Lettres by the French Ministry of Culture (2013)
- Vice-president of the AFPIDA (French Association for the International Protection of Author’s Rights)
- Member of the Executive Commitee of the ALAI (International Literary and Artistic Association)
- Member of TEE (Trans Europe Expert)
Areas of expertise
- Member of GASIC (Group for Strategic Analysis of Cultural Industries) since 2006
- CSPLA (High Council for Literary and Artistic Property) qualified since 2004
- Co-President of the Multimedia Works Commission with Maître Jean Martin, Co-President of the Commission for the Provision of Open Works with Professor Joëlle Farchy. Study on the recommendation of the European Commission on cross-border collective management of online music rights (2006)
- Member of the PIETA Group (Prospective Group on Intellectual Property for the Strategist State) of the General Planning Commissioner concerning prospective analysis of intellectual property (2003-2006)
- Member of the Steering Committee appointed by the Cohen-Le Déaut parliamentary mission on the States General of Research (1999)
- Member of the Council of State Commission on the Internet and digital networks (1998-1999)
Associate Professor of private law and a renowned figure in intellectual property law and new information and communication technologies law, Valérie-Laure Benabou specialises in the relationship between intellectual property law, competition law and community law.
Valérie-Laure Benabou participates in conferences abroad (2006 Macao, Barcelona, Brussels, Munich, 2005 Brussels, Berlin, Munich, New York; 2004 Montreal, Oaxaca, etc.) and maintains regular scientific relations with research institutes and universities (research associate at the CRDP of the University of Montreal, exchanges with the Max Planck Institute in Munich, comparative study with the Universidad Operta de Catalunya, etc.).
She has taught at the universities of Phnom Penh (Cambodia), Olomucz and Brno (Czech Republic), Barcelona (Spain), and at the European Institute of Public Administration (Luxembourg), etc.
Curriculum vitae
Education
- Master Degree in Communication Law under the direction of Professors Didier Truchet and Jérôme Huet at the University of Paris II (2004)
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Master Degree in Law, Major Public Business Law, at the University of Paris I (2003)
Experiences
- Wilhelm & Associés Avocats (2012-2016)
- Lecturer in Communication Law for the Master Communication-Marketing of University Paris Dauphine (2014-2016)
- Cellectis biotechnologies (2011-2012)
- Stefanaggi Avocats (2010-2011)
- Genesis Avocats (stemmed from the spin-off with Huglo-Lepage Law firm) (2006-2010)
- Michel Magnien Avocat (2006)
Languages
Curriculum vitae
Education
- CAPA (French Bar Certificate) (2014)
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Master Degree in IP and IT Law under the direction of the Professors Pierre Sirinelli and Alexandra Bensamoun at the Universities of Paris I Panthéon-Sorbonne and Paris Sud (2013)
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Master Degree in Private Law at the University of Paris I Panthéon-Sorbonne (2011)
Experiences
- Vercken & Gaullier Law Firm: internship (2014) then associate attorney (2014)
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Pinsent Masons (internship - 2014)
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Myriam Blumberg Law Firm (internship - 2011-2012)
Languages
Professional associations
- Member of the AFCDP (Association of the French Data Protection Officers)
Curriculum vitae
Education
- Doctorate in Law (Consciousness and creation in copyright law), under the direction of Professor Alexandra Bensamoun (Paris Sud University, 2015), honorable mention, congratulations from the jury, proposal for a thesis prize
- Master Degree in IP/IT Law under the direction of Professor Alexandra Bensamoun (Paris Sud University, 2010)
Experiences
- Vercken & Gaullier Law Firm (internship) (2018)
- Twelve Law Firm (internship) (2018)
- SCP Hémery and Thomas-Raquin, Attorney-at-law Conseil d'Etat and Cour de cassation (internship) (2017)
- Research contract, Institute of Digital Society (Idex-Paris-Saclay) « Robots : logs, explanations and liability » (2015-2016)
- Temporary Lecturer and Research Assistant (Paris Sud University, 2013-2014)
- Contractual PhD Student (Paris Sud University, 2010-2013)
Languages
Professional associations
- Member of the AFPIDA (French Association for the International Protection of Author’s Rights)
- Associate member of the CERDI laboratory (Studies and research center in law of immaterial, Paris Saclay)
Noémie Enser is also Lecturer in SKEMA Business School
Curriculum vitae
Education
- Master Degree in Media and Telecommunications Law at the University of Aix-Marseille (2014)
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DJCE (Diplôme Juriste Conseil d’Entreprise) at the University of Aix-Marseille (2011)
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Master Degree in IP and IT Law at the University of Aix-Marseille (2011)
Experiences
- Jacob Avocats Law Firm (associate 2018-2021)
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Derriennic Law Firm (internship – 2014)
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Benech Law Firm (internship – 2011)
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Valentin Boullier is also author of the book entitled: « De la surveillance en Amérique : Histoire, enjeux et perspectives d’une société sous surveillance », published in 2019 by the Comparative Law Society
Languages
Professional associations
- Comparative Law Society (Société de Législation Comparée)
Curriculum vitae
Education
- Master Degree in Artistic and Industrial Literary, under the supervision of Jérôme Passa (University of Paris II Panthéon-Assas, 2021)
- Master Degree in Art Market, under the supervision of Tristan Azzi and Arnaud Bertinet (University of Paris I Panthéon-Sorbonne, 2020)
- Intensive Bachelor's Degree in Art History (University of Paris I Panthéon-Sorbonne, 2019)
- Master Degree in Business Law (University of Paris II Panthéon-Assas, 2018)
Experiences
- Pierre Lautier Law Firm (Internship) (2020)
- Le Figaro – Legal Department (Internship) (2017)
Languages
Curriculum vitae
Current Functions
- Director of Inno³
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PhD student on the subject: “collaborative system”
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Lecturer at Sciences Po Paris
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Lecturer at the Vincennes-Denis University (Laboratory of Mathematics, Computer Sciences, Technologies, Information and Communication Sciences)
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Lecturer at ENSEIRB-MATMECA (Ecole Polytechnique of Bordeaux)
Education
- Master Degree in Immaterial Creation under the direction of Professor Michel Vivant at the University of Montpellier (2006)
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Master in Business Law – specialization in industrial property at the University of Grenoble (2005)
Experiences
- Director of the CJOS (Open Source Law Center) of LINAGORA (2010-2011)
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Chief legal officer and Data-Protection correspondent of the LINAGORA Group’s companies (2007-2011)
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IP project leader at the Regulation Chair, Sciences Po Paris (2009-2010)
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Legal counsel in the Partnership and Valorization Department of the CNRS (National Scientific Research Council) of Montpellier (2006)
Benjamin Jean also gives classes and conferences on the issues surrounding Open Source, Open Data and the interoperability of software.
Languages
Professional associations
- Member of the AFPIDA (French Association for the International Protection of Author’s Rights)
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Member of the PLOSS (Business Network on the Open Source in the Ile-de-France region) (via Inno³)
Curriculum vitae
Education
- Bachelor's degree in Management and Administration of Organisations (Paris-Est Marne-la-Vallée, 2015)
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Greta continuing education: assistant manager training (Paris, 2010)
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IUFM training institute: primary school principal training (Troyes, 2007)
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IUFM training institute: primary school teacher training (Troyes, 2002)
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Bachelor's degree in English Language, Literature and Civilization (Reims, 2001)
Experiences
- Assistant manager (work-based training contract, 2010-2011)
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Primary school principal (2007-2008)
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French-American program with La Ligue de l’Enseignement (organisation and chaperoning of children on linguistic trips to the USA, 2006-2009)
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Primary school teacher (2003-2010)
Languages
Curriculum vitae
