David Por

David’s practice focuses primarily on patent cases, in which he also advises on validity and freedom to operate issues. David has notably represented leading actors in the patent wars of the telecommunications sector, as well as numerous pharmaceutical companies in proceedings against generics.

In addition, David has also a strong experience advising clients on trade secrets matters, defamation disputes and media litigation.

David has also become a specialist of the interplay between intellectual property and competition law, and is regularly invited to speak at industry conferences on this topic. As such, he recently drafted the French Chapter of The second edition of the Intellectual and Antitrust Review.

David publishes regularly in the field of patent law. He notably co-authored the training manual for future UPC judges.

David is a member of the directing committee of the Intellectual Property Lawyers Association and on the board of directors of the European Patent Practitioners’ Association.

Gold
IAM Patent 1000 2023 - France (IP/Patent)
 
Global Leader - National Leader
Who's Who Legal 2023 - France in Patents and Life Sciences
 
"On the tech side, the leading litigator is the tenacious and strategic David Por. A renowned disputer in the arena, Por has acted for some of the world’s best-known telecommunication and technology companies, including Nokia, MGI and Samsung"
IAM Patent 1000 2023 - France (IP/Patent)
 
Davis is a recognised practitioner by « Best Lawyers » since 2021 in Intellectual Property Law and Litigation.

Band 3
Chambers Global/Europe 2023 - France (Intellectual Property: Patents)
 
Leading Individual
Legal 500 EMEA 2023 - France (Intellectual Property: Patents)
 
""David Por concentrates primarily on complex and cross-border intellectual property disputes, with a particular focus on high-tech patent litigation.""
Legal 500 EMEA 2023 - France (Intellectual property: Patents)

Band 3
Chambers Global/Europe 2022 - France (Intellectual Property: Patents)

"David Por is often acting on behalf of technology and pharmaceutical clients on patent infringement disputes. Client describe him as 'very strategic and knowledgeable,' while another interviewee adds: 'He does what he says he is going to do, which makes it very easy to work with or against him'."
Chambers Global/Europe 2022 - France (Intellectual Property: Patents)

Leading Individual
Legal 500 2022 - France (Intellectual Property: Patents)

"David Por concentrates primarily on complex and cross-border intellectual property disputes, with a particular focus on high-tech patent litigation."
Legal 500 2022 - France (Intellectual Property: Patents)

"Laetitia Bénard and David Por both work tirelessly."
Legal 500 2022 - France (Healthcare & Life Sciences)

Recommended Individual - “very strong opponent”
Juve Patent 2022 - France (IP / Patent)

Patent star 2021
Managing IP 2021 - France Intellectual Property)

Gold
IAM Patent 1000 2021 - France (IP/Patent)

Leading Individual

Chambers Global/Europe 2021 - France (Intellectual Property: Patents)

"David Por has great grasp of the facts and is the type of lawyer you would want to have. He is well versed to assist with patent infringements and disputes. He is experienced representing major corporate clients from the technology, pharmaceutical and telecoms sectors."

Chambers Global/Europe 2021 - France (Intellectual Property: Patents)

Recommended Individual 

JUVE Patent 2021 - France (IP/Patent) 

"David Por is the figurehead on the high-technology side, recently fighting the corners of Samsung Electronics France and Archos. He is an expert at the intersection of IP and competition law." 
IAM Patent 1000 2020 - France
 
David Por - Ranked Gold in litigation
IAM Patent 1000 2020 - France

Leading Individual
Legal 500 EMEA 2020 – France (INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY - PATENTS)

"First choice in France." 
Juve – France, 2020

Band 3
Chambers Global/Europe 2020 - France (Intellectual Property)

David Por is well reputed for his contentious IP practice, frequently acting for clients on both domestic and cross-border patent infringement proceedings. Sources are full of praise, with one remarking: "Everything is of the highest quality."
Chambers Global/Europe 2020 - France (Intellectual Property)

"Partner David Por is also an authority on cross-border patent litigation, as a veteran of the telecoms patent wars and multiple high-profile actions on behalf of pharmaceutical innovators against generics, he is most comfortable handling matters at the intersection of IP and competition law." 
IAM Patent 1000 2019 - France

David Por - Ranked Silver in litigation
IAM Patent 1000 2019 - France

"David Por advises clients from the technology and healthcare sectors on contentious IP matters. He defended Samsung Electronics in a number of patent litigation cases initiated by Technicolor. One client praises his co-ordination and co-operation with his team, while another states: "He is dedicated, a hard worker and gives comprehensive analysis."" 
Chambers 2019 - France (Intellectual Property)

“IP Star” 
Managing IP 2018 – Patents

"The ‘very thoughtful’ David Por has ‘good analytical and communicative skills’." 
Legal 500 EMEA 2017 – France (Intellectual Property: Patents)

"The multifaceted David Por, 'a very promising practitioner who has all the keys to continue expanding his business'." 
IAM Patent 1000 2017 – France

"The ‘pragmatic and tenacious’ David Por is recommended." 
Legal 500 EMEA 2016 – France - (Intellectual Property: Patents)

"David has excellent written advocacy skills, pragmatic business sense and charm." 
IP Stars - Managing IP 2016-2017 (Patent contentious)