He effectively combats counterfeit goods, particularly fake luxury goods, medicinal products and dietary supplements. Cooperates with the police and customs authorities in order to protect clients’ rights.
He advises clients from the luxury goods and pharmaceutical markets in enforcing the protection of their intellectual property rights. He specialises in uncovering the structures used by organised crime, including in criminal proceedings, and in identifying assets and securing profits derived from crime.
He is also experienced in combating the piracy of computer software (having advised, among other clients, a leading producer of operating systems and an international association of software producers).
Eric is recommended in international legal rankings: WTR 1000 (since 2014), the Legal 500 (since 2013) and Chambers & Partners as World’s Leading Trademark Professional for giving “outstanding advice” and being “the region’s best advisor on enforcement”, “incredibly motivated”, someone who “makes you feel you’re his only client” or "An excellent, effective lawyer with a flair for dispute resolution, Rheims efficiently combats all IP infringements. Any brand owner that works with him immediately notices a significant improvement in service quality”.
Languages:
- French (native)
- English
- Spanish
