Practice Areas
Biography
Mickaël Mex entered the profession in 2006 and joined the firm in 2008, becoming a partner in 2021. As a French Patent Attorney, European Patent Attorney, and qualified Representative before the UPC, Mickaël specializes in mechanics and physics. He has developed strong expertise in the aeronautics sector, particularly in engines, as well as in the automotive industry.
With an initial background in engineering physics, he has also acquired solid skills in optics and electronics, which he puts at the service of a diverse clientele. His goal is to be a trusted partner for his clients—whether large industrial groups, SMEs, or independent inventors—by understanding their specific needs, offering tailored solutions, and helping them define a coherent protection strategy.
Particularly skilled in drafting complex patents, Mickaël brings both rigorous precision and strategic creativity to each case. By combining these qualities, he ensures optimal protection of innovations and supports his clients in achieving their strategic goals. His expertise also extends to opposition proceedings before the European Patent Office (EPO). Over the past five years, he has handled around ten proceedings, mostly offensive, all of which were successful. A notable recent case: T1754/19, in which Mickaël secured a complete reversal of an unfavorable first-instance decision, resulting in the revocation of the challenged patent.
Education
- University Diploma in Advanced Studies, “Patent Litigation in Europe,” CEIPI (University of Strasbourg)
- Graduate of the Extended Program in Patents, Trademarks, Designs & Models, CEIPI (University of Strasbourg)
- DESS in Business Management, University of Paul Sabatier, Toulouse
- Engineering Degree, École Centrale Méditerranée (formerly ENSPM)
Professional IP Associations
- CNCPI : Compagnie Nationale des Conseils en Propriété Industrielle (French Patent & Trademark Attorneys Institute)
- EPI: Institute of Professional Representatives before the European Patent Office
Professional Ethics
Our IP attorneys and lawyers are bound by a strict code of professional conduct, ensuring the highest ethical standards in their relations with both clients and peers. They are committed to safeguarding the client’s economic interests, carrying out their mission through to completion, and working with full transparency (quotes, billing, general terms and conditions, ancillary costs).
Conflicts of Interest
Our IP attorneys and lawyers comply with the ethical rules of their profession regarding conflicts of interest. They ensure that no conflict exists before starting a new assignment and promptly inform the client of any situation that could interfere with the proper conduct of the assignment and/or risk compromising its objective execution.
