Alexandre Rudoni

Alexandre’s practice focuses on the trade mark, design, copyright and unfair competition litigation. Alexandre has also in depth expertise in transactional IP, delivering strategic advice in complex M&A operations, including due diligence of IP contracts and IP rights. He advises multinational clients in the hi-tech, media and entertainment industries on a variety of intellectual property issues in both IP litigious and non-litigious matters.

As head of the ‘Gaming, Interactive & Entertainment Group’ at A&O which promotes our video gaming practice globally, Alexandre has become the trusted advisor of some of the biggest global groups on the market. He is recognised by the as one of the leaders in video game law and is regularly invited to speak on this topic at the most prestigious conferences in the sector.

Leading Individual

Legal 500 EMEA 2023 - France (Intellectual Property: Copyright, Intellectual Property: Trademarks & Designs)

Leading Individual

Legal 500 EMEA 2023 - France (Intellectual Property: Copyright)

Alexandre Rudoni is a star in the games industry.’

Legal 500 EMEA 2023 - France (Intellectual Property: Copyright)

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Chambers Global/Europe 2023 - France (Intellectual Property: Trade Marks & Copyright)

Alexandre Rudoni "He is a wonderful listener, is extremely well equipped when it comes to a precise, accurate analysis of a situation and has tremendous expertise when it comes to our sector."

"Alexandre provides exceptional service, has great commercial awareness and always puts the client first."Chambers Global/Europe 2023 - France (Intellectual Property: Trade Marks & Copyright)

Silver for Enforcement and Litigation
Bronze for Prosecution and Strategy
WTR1000 2022 - France (IP / Trademark)

Leading Individual
Legal 500 EMEA 2022 - France (Intellectual Property: Copyright, Intellectual Property: Trademarks & Designs)
 
"IP practice head Alexandre Rudoni is a highly regarded IP litigator, particularly in relation to trade marks, designs and copyright mandates."
Legal 500 EMEA 2022 - France (Intellectual Property: Trademarks & Designs)
 
"Alexandre Rudoni is our ‘go-to’ lawyer in France for video games. Very, very strong. Excellent knowledge of the industry, top international network (not limited to A&O offices)."
Legal 500 EMEA 2022 - France (Intellectual Property: Copyright)
 
Up and Coming
Chambers Global/Europe 2022 - France (Intellectual Property: Trade Marks & Copyright)

"Alexandre Rudoni regularly represents high-profile clients in the technology and entertainment sectors in copyright and trade mark litigation matters. ""He always impresses me with his responsiveness and knowledge,"" reports one source."
Chambers Global/Europe 2022 - France (Intellectual Property: Trade Marks & Copyright)
 
Copyright star 2021
Managing IP - France (Intellectual Property)
 
Trade mark star 2021
Managing IP - France (Intellectual Property)
 
"Alexandre Rudoni joins the rankings following a raft of praise from market sources, who report him to be a ""very talented"" practitioner. He assists technology clients with trade mark litigations as well as contentious and non-contentious copyright mandates."
Chambers Global/Europe 2021 - France (Intellectual Property: Trade Marks & Copyright)
 
"It’s always a pleasure to work with Alexandre and his team: he possesses the perfect mix of technical precision, business understanding and finesse to achieve straight-forward and judicious legal advice."
"Alexandre Rudoni is top. Really nice and easy going, and at the same so knowledgable and responsive. He is especially strong for interactive entertainment and certainly France’s top lawyer for games."
"The strength of Alexandre Rudoni’s team is its in-depth knowledge of the industry, the sector and its major players, a big plus in adapting contracts to the business reality of our activity. I particularly appreciate the experience accumulated horizontally by each member of the team from which we benefit, all confidentiality preserved in addition."
Legal 500 EMEA 2021 - France (Intellectual Property: Copyright)
 
Silver - Enforcement and Litigation
Bronze - Prosecution and Strategy
WTR 1000 2021 - France (IP/Trademark)
 
“An authority on video gaming law”
World Trademark Review 1000, 2021

Trade mark star
IP Stars - Rising Stars 2020/2021 - France (Trade mark contentious)
 
Copyright star 2020/21
 
Trade mark star 2020/21
 
"Alexandre Rudoni, who heads the brands practice in Paris and continues to represent Nintendo in all aspects of its anti-piracy campaign in France." Legal 500 EMEA 2020 – France (INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY - TRADEMARKS & DESIGNS)
 
"Leading Individual." Legal 500 EMEA 2020 – France (INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY - TRADEMARKS & DESIGNS)
 
"Alexandre Rudoni knows perfectly the video games industry and has been of great help providing us with advice on how to protect our IP." Legal 500 EMEA 2020 – France (INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY - TRADEMARKS & DESIGNS)
 
"[...] a pleasure to work with and highly competent in their field of specialty. Their litigation advice and strategy is always client focused and forward looking, and they make it easy to trust in them." Legal 500 EMEA 2020 – France (INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY - TRADEMARKS & DESIGNS)
 
"Next Generation Partner." Legal 500 EMEA 2020 – France (INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY - COPYRIGHT)
 
"Alexandre Rudoni, who has a particular expertise in the video games and electronic entertainment space, where he represents an enviable client roster." Legal 500 EMEA 2020 – France (INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY - COPYRIGHT)
 
"Extremely well connected in the games industry." Legal 500 EMEA 2020 – France (INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY - COPYRIGHT)
 
"Alexandre Rudoni is absolutely outstanding! He knows the games industry better than any other French lawyer, delivers the quality you’d expect from A&O, but is much more approachable and hands-on than what you’d have thought of an A&O partner." Legal 500 EMEA 2020 – France (INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY - COPYRIGHT)
 
"Alexandre Rudoni is a dedicated lawyer. He is able to make himself available quickly when necessary and to facilitate a team around him by leaving them the freedom to move on without micromanaging them, which in my opinion is a rare quality." Legal 500 EMEA 2020 – France (INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY - COPYRIGHT)
 
Alexandre Rudoni ranked Bronze for Enforcement and Litigation (2018), as well as Prosecution and Strategy (2018-2020) by WORLD TRADE MARK REVIEW
 
Alexandre Rudoni anchors both the Parisian brands team and his own practice, which deals primarily with gaming and entertainment matters. He is known as an elite operator in this particular niche."" WORLD TRADE MARK REVIEW 2019 – France
 
“Top-tier unit” LEGAL 500 EMEA 2018 – France (INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY)
 
Alexandre has been named “Trade Mark Star” by Managing IP (2016-2019), and recognised by World Trade Mark Review: Bronze (2018). Client say that “Alexandre Rudoni continues to blaze a trail with exciting contentious and non-contentious work.” WORLD TRADE MARK REVIEW 2018
 
“Allen & Overy LLP’s lawyers are ‘very responsive and extremely knowledgeable about clients’ business needs, the industry and the technology space in general’.” Legal 500 EMEA 2018 – France (INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY: PATENTS