Nathalie Marchand | Partner – Intellectual Property and Innovation
Partner
Practices
Intellectual property rights
Creations
Innovations
Media
Tech
Data
Credentials
• Post Graduate Intellectual Property Law – Paris II University
• Post Graduate Contracts – Paris V University
• Member of the Paris Bar
Languages: French | English
Professional Honors
• Band 4 Chambers France 2025 – Trade Mark & Copyright
• Legal 500 EMEA 2024 “Leading Partner” in Tier 1 for Trademarks and Designs and Tier 1 for Copyrights
• IP Stars – Transactions star 2025
• Best Lawyers 2025 – Intellectual Property Law
Professional Associations
• Association of Trademark and Design Law Practitioners (APRAM)
• Licensing Executives Society (LES France)
• International Association for the Protection of Intellectual Property (AIPPI)
Insights & News
Invalidity of a trademark registered in bad faith: how to assess the fraudulent intent?
Published on 12/17/2025
D’Alverny Avocats welcomes Nathalie Marchand to develop and lead the firm's intellectual property and innovation practice.
Published on 10/09/2025
Copy, paste, sponsor: the legal challenges of dupes - La Semaine Juridique Entreprises et Affaires
Published on 05/01/2025
The text and data mining exception and its implications for AI - La Semaine Juridique Entreprises et Affaires
Published on 07/03/2023
Focus on the law aimed at regulating commercial influence and preventing misconducts of influencers on social networks - Client Alert
Published on 06/05/2023
Transposition of the "Trademark Package" - Feedback after two years of implementation - Client Alert
Published on 04/07/2022
International Copyright Law. A Practical Global Guide, Second Edition, France Chapter - Global Law and Business
Published on 02/01/2022
The new devolution scheme applicable to assets obtained by software creators or inventors who are not employees or public agents of a legal entity carrying out research projects - Client Alert
Published on 01/11/2022
Brands: protecting and fighting against fraud - Journal du textile
Published on 05/18/2021
Intellectual property and sustainability: which objectives? - JCP E n°6, pages 5,6
Published on 02/11/2021
Nathalie Marchand, Partner – Intellectual Property and Innovation
Nathalie Marchand is a Partner at the firm and leads the Intellectual Property and Innovation practice. She advises companies, international groups and investors on the definition, structuring and protection of their intellectual property strategies, both in advisory and litigation matters.
Strategic Expertise in Intellectual Property
With extensive experience, Nathalie Marchand advises on all aspects of intellectual property law, including the protection, enhancement and defense of strategic assets such as patents, trademarks and copyrights.
She assists clients in developing tailored strategies aligned with their commercial, technological and competitive challenges.
Transactional and International Experience
Nathalie advises on complex and high-value transactions, including acquisitions, private equity investments, licensing arrangements and research & development projects.
Before joining the firm, she practiced with leading international law firms in Paris and Hong Kong, gaining a deep understanding of cross-border intellectual property, innovation and technology issues.
She also supports clients in structuring contractual and collaborative frameworks for the development and exploitation of intellectual property assets.
Complex Litigation and Dispute Resolution
Nathalie Marchand has substantial experience in pre-litigation, litigation and alternative dispute resolution.
She represents clients in complex matters, particularly involving:
•infringement and anti-counterfeiting
•unfair competition
•selective distribution
•contractual liability
She acts at every stage of proceedings, adopting a strategic and pragmatic approach.
Copyright, Digital and Artificial Intelligence
Nathalie Marchand is also recognized for her expertise in copyright and related rights, particularly in the media and digital sectors.
She advises clients on issues relating to:
•digital asset exploitation
•private copying
•emerging digital uses
•legal challenges related to artificial intelligence