As head of the Intellectual Property (IP) Group, Julien Lacheré plays a leading role within the IP team at BCF. With 20 years of experience in patent matters, acquired in-house and in private practice, Julien advises companies of various sizes ranging from start-ups to multinational organizations.

As part of his practice, Julien advises his clients at each stage of their development to design and deploy comprehensive IP strategies supporting business strategies and commercial objectives.

With an engineering degree in software and telecommunications and a Master of Research in Data Science, Julien has renowned proficiency in the patenting of software, artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning. His technology knowledge includes aerospace, fintech, audio tech, communications and networking, operation of data centers and cloud services as well as core-AI and applied-AI technologies.

Julien has skills in the building of patent portfolios, including drafting and prosecuting patent applications properly calibrated for the U.S., European and Chinese patent systems while optimizing the cost-benefits ratio. He is regularly involved in the preparation of market clearance, validity and patentability opinions and analyzes patent portfolios and potential infringement in the context of financings or acquisitions. Julien also supports IP enforcement issues in the pre-litigation context.

Julien was instrumental in setting up BCF Global, the IP arm of BCF in Europe. Julien was involved in the Intellectual Property Institute of Canada (IPIC) /McGill Understanding Patents Course and still regularly lectures in numerous start-up incubators and acceleration programs in France and Canada.

His outstanding drive and dedication, visionary spirit, and ability to develop close and lasting relationships with clients are key to his distinctive client-centric style.