Assisting in the recovery or abandonment of domain names (searches for administrative and technical elements concerning the domain name, the holder, the website ... preparation of correspondence and follow up on files)Preparation of administrative complaints (UDRP, URS, ...)Assisting in relations with the various technical stakeholders (Registries, registrars, host providers, sales platforms, IT departments ...)Monitors and prepares case law notes on particular issues such as the presence of brands on the Internet (search engines, websites, social networks, personal data, etc.)Accompaniment of individuals and associations in their internet presence (websites, social networks, etc.)Participation and Involvement in Conferences

In charge of organizing the transfer of an important worldwide domain names portfolio for a client.Analyzing the situation and coordinating the actions to be taken in relation with the various client's department, some subsidiairies and various registry and registrars.Performed online searches in order to complete the information regarding the persons managing some of the domain names.

In charge of clients’ trademarks and domain names portfolios and managed 5-peopleHead of the Internet department : legal audits and monitoring, coordinate actions to obtain the takedown of websites, preparing the clients to the arrival of the new domain names (gTLDs) and devising ways to protect their own or licensed brands …

Management of domain name portfolios for french and foreign companies and legal firms (registrations, optimization, transfers, buying, modifications …)Execution of searches and watches concerning domain names, web contents and adwords – Participation in discussion concerning the modification of the systems usedPreparation of comments regarding new gTLDs applicationsHelping law firms to handle some files and to find technical informations in order to obtain the transfer of domain names and shuting websites (UDRP, French Procedure Syreli …)Oversight of evolution of naming charters, new gTLDs and particularly TMCH as well as modification of dispute resolution procedures and writing notes and articles.

After 10 years working as trademark attorney with major corporations, I can confirm that expectations are high when it comes to new Internet extensions. The question was no longer whether brands should apply but rather dot brand or/and generic and how to make sure their audacity is rewarded. I was thrilled to add my expertise to OpenRegistry.Providing information and raising awareness on new gTLDs program to companies and law firms - Writing articles and memos on this subjectModifying the offer as the program evolves and preparing an emergency offer concerning back end registry servicesProviding explanations and replying to registrar’s questions regarding particular concerns from their clientsCalling and following potential clients in EuropePreparing replies to RFP in coordination with the technical teamDiscussing the ICANN requirements and help clients to determine their vision of their future top-level domainsParticipating in the preparation, verification and online filing of the applications for new gTLDs through TAS

Management of a 5-7 persons team (lawyers and assistants)Handling of all the questions related to trademarks and internet matters for various clients in different fields of activity as telecommunication, cosmetics, agrifood…Establishment of trademark protection strategies or adaptation of existing strategies to internet (determining the reaction according to the rights, resources and the inconvenience caused).Performance of intellectual property audits in particular on domain names portfolios.Creation and oversight of an internet department giving information to the entire firm.Drafting of articles for the blog and clients' notes regarding internet matters and organization of informative meetings.Preparation and execution of an RFP regarding existing registrars in 2009.Assistance to a registrar regarding the reply to a RFP regarding a new gTLD potential application (.Aquitaine).Handling litigations concerning search engines and social networks.

2001- 2005 : Lawyer responsible of the domain names department E-LEXManagement of the department, handling the domain names portfolios from all the firm’s clients (registrations, renewals, transfers)Rendering of legal advice on domain names management and disputesHandling of domain names disputes (buying, out-of-court settlement, UDRP procedures, follow-up of judicial proceedings).Responsible for the relationships with registries and registrars.2005 - 2007 : Trademark and internet lawyerHandling of worldwide trademarks and domain names portfolios. Close collaboration with corporate clients to set domain names registrations, renewals and watch strategies.Performance of Trademark searches, oppositions and cancellations procedures.Prosecutions of trademark applications worldwide.Advisement of colleagues on files concerning internet matters.In charge of the most difficult files with an internet part for all the clients.

Composition of articles concerning legal developments (searches on internet, interviews, corrections)

Scanning the stock using a digital camera (Took inventory of stock), preparation of products’ sheets Installed Internet and instructed employees to use it.