Me Stefan Naumann
Member of the Bar
Media, Entertainment & Technology | Patent & Trademark Litigation
Me Stefan Naumann
Member of the Bar
Media, Entertainment & Technology | Patent & Trademark Litigation
Experience and Activity
Stefan Naumann is admitted to practice in France and is an independent neutral for the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO), particularly for domain names. Stefan acts for well-known entertainment, medical device, advertising, new media, publishing, personal care and manufacturing companies. His patent litigation practice covers additional industries.
Stefan and his team handle litigation, arbitration, advisory and transactional work with respect to patents, trademarks, copyrights, designs, neighboring rights, image rights and trade dress. His media work includes French media regulations, motion picture production, distribution and merchandising, talent contract negotiation and collective bargaining, anti-piracy and enforcement for a number of studios and television stations. Stefan regularly taught courses on French and European intellectual property litigation at the University of Strasbourg (CEIPI), and at the Swiss Federal Institute of Technology in Zurich (ETHZ). In addition, Stefan is a regular contributor to trade and legal publications, and frequently speaks at conferences. Stefan clerked with the Secretariat of the ICC International Court of Arbitration.
Areas of Concentration
· Trademark and Copyright
· Anti-Piracy and Customs
· Patent litigation
· Biotech & Pharmaceuticals
· Entertainment
· Media
· Internet
Education
Strasbourg University, Center for International Studies in Intellectual Property, Certificate, Trademarks and Designs, 1995
Paris University, M.A., Private Law, 1991
University of California, Berkeley Law School, J.D., 1990
Harvard University, B.A., magna cum laude, 1986
Languages : French, German, English
Stefan’s practice has been repeatedly cited by the European Legal 500 guide, Chambers, IP Stars, IAM Patent 1000, WTR Trademark 1000 and the French Décideurs Juridiques.
Legal 500 comments
“Head of department Stefan Naumann has been commended for his excellent communication skills and ability to work easily in English”
“The ‘excellent’ Stefan Naumann leads a strong IP practice…, offering excellent service in patent litigation as well as expertise in French and US copyright and trademark-related matters”
“The responsive, sensitive and knowledgeable Stefan Naumann is a pleasure to work with”
Chambers notes
“Lauded for his outstanding negotiation and litigation skills, Stefan Naumann… is the go-to lawyer for anti-piracy matters. He is particularly active in the fields of pharmaceuticals, advertising, and motion picture production, distribution and merchandising”
WTR Trademark 1000 notes
“Known for his creative approach to challenging cases, Stefan Naumann receives rave reviews: “Stefan is very good on his feet – his advocacy skills are excellent and he is motivated, thoughtful and extremely passionate for his cause. He thinks creatively and provides valuable input not only in France, but also across Europe and the United States. Stefan is proactive and often anticipates an opponent’s next move. He makes himself available to clients despite time differences and is fluent in several languages.”
Highlighted Publications
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« La JUB va-t-elle bouleverser le paysage des tribunaux des brevets dans le monde ? », Revue Lamy Droit des Affaires, March 2023
- “How the Unified Patent Court Will Shake Up the Landscape of Patent Courts Worldwide”, IP Watchdog, octobre 2022
- “Biens immobiliers, patrimoine historique et culturel de la France, NFTs et vente aux enchères : modeste tour d’horizon”, Revue Lamy Droits des Affaires, octobre 2022 (article for download)
- “NFT Sales Tactics That Protect Brands as Metaverse Evolves”, Law 360, octobre 2022
- Interview NFTs et ventes aux enchères, Droit & Patrimoine, juillet 2022
- “Protéger sa Marque à l’Heure des NFT et du Metaverse”, La Tribune, mai 2022
- Défense de la parodie et application de la PI en France Hughes Hubbard & Reed LLP Client Advisory, mars 2021
- Impact de Schrems II sur les programmes de conformité anti-corruption, Hughes Hubbard & Reed LLP Client Advisory, septembre 2020
- Le bouclier de protection de la vie privée UE-États-Unis est invalide : Et maintenant ? Hughes Hubbard & Reed LLP Client Advisory, juillet 2020
- COVID-19 Impact sur les titulaires de droits de propriété intellectuelle et les plaideurs en France et dans l’UE, Hughes Hubbard & Reed LLP Client Advisory, avril, mai et juin 2020
- “La réforme du droit d’auteur” sur le droit d’auteur dans le marché unique numérique Directive européenne, éditorial, Les Echos, juin 2019; Docaufutur, juin 2019 ; Le Monde du Droit, juin 2019 ; EcoRéseau, juillet 2019 ; Presse Editions, juillet 2019
- Protection internationale des dessins et modèles : A Global Handbook, Country Section France, Globe Law and Business, 2012, 2017
- “Basler Kommentar – Datenschutzgesetz Öffentlichkeitsgesetz,” co-auteur contribution comparative France, juin 2014
- “International Design Protection: A global Handbook,” commentaire pays pour la France, mai 2012
- “Dénicher et Exploiter les Brevets,” Réseaux et Télécoms, juillet 2007
- “Trademark Anticounterfeiting in Asia and the Pacific Rim,” commentaire comparé sur le droit français, février 2001
- “La Brevetabilité des Méthodes Commerciales en Europe: Règles et Risques,” La Semaine Juridique Entreprises et Affaires, novembre 2000
- “Les Limites de la Protection des Marques Figuratives,” La Semaine Juridique, janvier 1999
- “La Protection Limitée des Marques Figuratives en Droit Français,” Les Echos, février 1998
- “Forclusion par Tolérance,” Lamy Droit Commercial, décembre 1996
- “La Marque Communautaire, un Nouveau Signe Distinctif,” Les Echos, mars 1996
- “Issues in Computer-Assisted Contracting, a Review of Il Contratto Concluso Mediante Computer,” High Technology Law Journal, automne, 1989
Presentations
- Speaker, Use of Third Party Trademarks in Films, Videogames and Books (AIPPI), San Francisco, September 2022
- Presentation on Implementation of Digital Single Market EU Directive, AIPPI Trilateral Seminar France-Germany-Poland, Munich, April 2022
- Speaker, Video gaming: copyright and design issues (AIPPI), online, October 2021
- Presentation on recent developments in French and EU copyright law, GRAPI, Conference on IP News, Menthon, France, October 2021
- Data Protection panellist, 2021 Compliance Academy Intensive Education Program, Hughes Hubbard & Reed LLP, online, October 2021
- Presentation on Copyright in the Digital Single Market EU Directive, joint meeting AIPPI France, APEB, ASPI and CNCPI, Paris, June 2019
- Presentation on Copyright in the Digital Single Market EU Directive, AIPPI Trilateral Seminar France-Germany-Poland, Paris, April 2019
- Speaker, workshop on Hyperlinks (AIPPI), Cancun, September 2018
- Presentation on data privacy case studies, Berkeley Law Compliance Academy, Paris, July 2018
- “2018 Compliance Breakfast Series: Cross-Border Data Protection EU-Asia Pacific ” Hughes Hubbard & Reed LLP, Paris, April, 2018
- “2017 Compliance Breakfast Series: Whistleblowing procedures and Data Protection Regulations,” Hughes Hubbard & Reed LLP, Paris Office, September, 2017
- Presentation on Data protection and compliance, Hughes Hubbard & Reed LLP Seminar, Paris, February 2017
- Moderator, Workshop on the EU Single Digital Market (AIPPI), Milan, Italy, 2016
- Chair, French group of the International Association for the Protection of Intellectual Property (AIPPI), Question 246 on Exceptions and limitations to Copyright Protection for Research and educational Institutions, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil 2015
- Moderator, workshop on Copyright Issues raised by Embedding, Framing and Hyperlinking (AIPPI), Toronto, Canada, 2014
- Reporter, French group of the International Association for the Protection of Intellectual Property (AIPPI), Question 236 on Relief in Intellectual Property proceedings other than injunctions or damages, 2013
- Presentations on Interplay between Designs, Copyrights and Trademarks and on Look-Alikes and Trade Dress Protection, INTA Design Protection Conference, Copenhagen, Denmark, 2012
- Presentation on Trademark Issues in Transactions from due diligence to ink, Intellectual Property Owners (IPO) annual meeting, Los Angeles, California, 2011
- Joint-reporter, French group of the International Association for the Protection of Intellectual Property (AIPPI), Question 216 A on Exceptions to Copyright Protection and Permitted Uses of Copyrighted Works in the High-tech and Digital Sectors, 2010
- Presentation on litigating intellectual property rights in France, TechLaw conference on international sales and sourcing, Dallas, Texas, 2010
- Presentation on patent and plant variety protection in French and EU law, TechLaw conference on food & agriculture, Minneapolis, Minnesota, 2009
- Presentation on French Hadopi Internet anti-piracy law, TechLaw conference on the reform of the EU electronic communications market, Rome, Italy 2009
- Presentation on punitive damages in the United-States, Paris Bar conference on the effectiveness of anti-counterfeiting measures, Paris, France, December 2005
- Reporter, French Group of the International Association for the Protection of Intellectual Property, Question 188 on Freedom of Expression and Trademarks Rights, 2005
- Presentation on the drafting of know how transfer contracts, European inter-university conferences, 2004-2005
- Presentation on employee inventors in France, England and Germany, TechLaw conference, Toronto, Canada, 2004
- Assessor, Online Dispute Resolution Competition, Center for Information Technology and Dispute Resolution, University of Massachusetts, 2003
- Presentations on trademark rights in France, exhaustion of intellectual property rights in the European Union and defense of renowned trademark holders, 1996, 1999, 2002 (TechLaw)
Teaching Experience
- Course on trademark and design litigation in the European Union, University of Strasbourg CEIPI, Strasbourg, 2016 – 2019
- CLE course for European patent attorneys on rules of procedure in patent litigation in France, Institute of Professional Representatives before the European Patent Office (“epi”), Munich and Strasbourg, 2004 – 2016
- Course on trademark litigation in France, Swiss Federal Institute of Technology, Zurich, Switzerland, 2000 – 2010
Professional Activities
- Vice-Chair of the Copyright Standing Committee of the International Association for the Protection of Intellectual Property (AIPPI)
- Co-Chair of the Copyright Standing Committee of the French national group of the International Association for the Protection of Intellectual Property (AIPPI)
- Member of the board, French national group of the International Association for the Protection of Intellectual Property (AIPPI)
- Member of the board, French Association for the Protection of Industrial Property (AFPPI)
- Association of Lawyers for Industrial Property (AAPI)
- International Trademark Association (INTA)
- President, Harvard Club de France, 2000 – 2002
- TechLaw, 2000 – 2011
- Arbitrator, World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO)