Franck Tetaz has been a Certified Patent Agent with BCF's European chapter, BCF Global, since 2019. Based in Lyon, he specialises in intellectual property.

As a recognized professional in the Lyon ecosystem, Franck has successfully assisted several biotech corporations with various phases of the business process, from their creation to initial public offerings to product marketing. He represents corporations who must appear before the European Patent Office and has acquired a great deal of experience in opposition proceedings. Although he is regularly involved in patent disputes, Franck has a background in mediation and prefers non-contentious solutions.

As a doctor of organic chemistry with an extensive professional background, Franck currently advises businesses from a variety of industries, including biotechnology, pharmaceuticals, cosmetics, medical devices, plant breeding and agronomy, clean technologies, chemistry and biochemistry.

When he assists businesses, Franck places a great deal of importance on training representatives on matters related to intellectual property, whether he is working with R&D teams or executives.

In 2014, Franck created an intellectual property advice firm in Lyon to help innovative SMEs develop intellectual property policies on a global scale. Having practised in the industry for many years, he has a great deal of experience with international matters, issues related to inter-company cooperation, and dispute settlements in Europe and North America. He has also been a partner of a leading industrial property advice firm in France.