INLEX IP Expertise — European and African Intellectual Property Law Firm

Europe & Africa

INLEX IP EXPERTISE

Your Gateway to European and African Intellectual Property
Global strategic IP connections — INLEX Europe and Africa

Our Mission

From Europe to Africa, we protect what matters most

Founded by Franck Soutoul, built on an Intellectual Property expertise since 1987, and in close collaboration with Jérémy Giacopazzi, INLEX is a trusted partner for businesses navigating the complexities of Intellectual and Industrial Property law across Europe and Africa.
We go beyond Intellectual and Industrial Property protection; we transform it into a strategic lever by safeguarding it vis-à-vis third parties. Whether you are a start-up, an entrepreneur, or an international company, our bespoke strategies help you secure your ideas, creations, and inventions, as well as strengthen and drive your growth on a sound legal and contractual foundation.
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The INLEX Mindset

Local expertise, global vision

Our work goes beyond simple legal protection. We help you harness your full potential through:

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A recognised expertise and deep understanding of the legal imperatives associated with your intangible assets

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A combined and strategic presence in Europe and Africa

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A multicultural, internationally experienced team with a comparative view of applicable legal systems

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A strong track record in managing of large portfolios through exclusive, real-time access to our own proprietary client platform WeDooIP®

Our Expertise

Strategic IP services that create value

We offer a comprehensive range of services as well as appropriate agreements to help businesses protect, manage, and enhance their intangible assets:

Filing and Registration

We manage the entire filing process for trademarks, designs, models and patents to ensure your rights are secured at both national and international levels.

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Strategic Advisory

We craft bespoke IP strategies aligned with your business objectives, your markets, and your growth ambitions.

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Litigation and Enforcement

We enforce your rights by managing infringements, disputes and oppositions in Europe and Africa, in close collaboration with partners carefully selected by us.

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Monitoring and Watch Services

We actively monitor IP databases and, upon request, markets to detect any attempted counterfeiting or potential conflict before it harms you.

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Valuation and Transaction Support

We assess and enhance the value of your IP assets to support investment and M&A transactions, as well as licensing, franchising, and distribution agreements.

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Training and Knowledge Sharing

Upon request, we train your teams on IP challenges through practical workshops, tailored sessions and strategic briefings.

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Regional Reach

A strategic presence in Europe and Africa

With offices in Paris and Mauritius, INLEX is strategically positioned to support its clients in two key regions: Europe and Africa.

Europe

In Europe, for more than thirty years we have helped businesses secure and develop their Intellectual Property in the 27 EU Member States, including France, as well as Switzerland, the United Kingdom, the Benelux, and Monaco.

INLEX Paris office — 40 rue du Louvre, 75001 Paris
Paris

Africa

In Africa, our teams have a strong knowledge of the OAPI and ARIPO systems, combined with day-to-day experience at the national level across the African continent, allowing us to offer consistent intellectual property services in the continent’s 54 countries. Our offices in Mauritius, together with associated local positions in Cameroon and Morocco, ensure strong regional presence and effective coordination.

INLEX Mauritius office — The Trademark Building, Moka
Mauritius

Wherever you are, INLEX protects, defends and enhances your IP assets through regional expertise and international standards.

Our biggest strength?

Our Legal Team

Today, we are a bilingual team of approximately 20 professionals based across Europe and Africa. We bring together a wealth of legal talent and international cultures to deliver bespoke strategies that take into account the realities of applicable and comparative legal systems.
Franck Soutoul

Franck Soutoul

Founder & Partner