# VIE IP — Intellectual Property Consulting > VIE IP is an independent intellectual property consulting firm based in Nantes, France. Founded by Fabrice Vié after 30 years of hands-on experience in IP — from public institutions to multinational corporations — the firm provides comprehensive intellectual property services to creators, startups, and established businesses. Our commitment: bringing clarity to a field too often seen as obscure. ## Contact Information - **Company**: VIE IP - **Founder**: Fabrice Vié - **Email**: contact@vie-ip.com - **Founder Email**: fabrice@vie-ip.com - **LinkedIn (Company)**: https://www.linkedin.com/company/vie-ip-official/ - **LinkedIn (Founder)**: https://www.linkedin.com/in/fabricevi%C3%A9/ - **Website**: https://vie-ip.com - **Languages**: French (primary), English --- ## About VIE IP VIE IP was founded with a clear vision: to make intellectual property accessible, understandable, and actionable. With 30 years of experience spanning public institutions (INPI), multinational corporations (Groupe Lactalis), and academic partnerships, the firm offers a unique perspective that combines legal rigor with practical business understanding. The firm's philosophy is rooted in simplicity and partnership. As Fabrice Vié puts it: "Because I see the law as a toolbox, I offer you an uncomplicated approach to intellectual property. Because it's essential that you understand the purpose behind every decision we make together, I will explain everything. And because before being your legal advisor, I aspire to become your partner — making intellectual property an ally in your success." ### Core Values - **Clarity**: Making IP understandable, not obscure - **Partnership**: Building long-term relationships, not transactional services - **Pragmatism**: IP as a business tool, not just a legal obligation - **Independence**: Unbiased advice free from conflicts of interest --- ## Services Offered VIE IP provides a complete range of intellectual property services: ### Patents Filing, prosecution, and strategic management of patent portfolios. Guidance from initial invention disclosure through grant and maintenance. National and international patent strategy. ### Trademarks Registration, opposition, surveillance, and protection of trademarks. Coverage in France, the European Union, and internationally. Brand portfolio management and enforcement. ### Designs and Models Protection of industrial designs and models. Filing strategies for design registrations. Enforcement against unauthorized reproductions. ### IP Strategy Tailored intellectual property strategies aligned with business objectives. IP audits and portfolio reviews. Competitive intelligence and freedom-to-operate analysis. Integration of IP into business development plans. ### Contracts Licensing agreements (in and out). Assignment and transfer of IP rights. Confidentiality and non-disclosure agreements. Technology transfer agreements. Co-ownership and collaboration agreements. ### Litigation Defense and enforcement of intellectual property rights. Pre-litigation strategy and negotiation. Coordination with attorneys for court proceedings. Counterfeiting and infringement actions. ### Training and Awareness IP education for businesses and their teams. Guest lectures at business schools, engineering schools, and design schools. Workshop facilitation for startups and incubators. Academic teaching (Master's program in IP at University of Nantes). --- ## Founder: Fabrice Vié ### Professional Journey **INPI — Trademark Opposition Division (5 years)** Full immersion in trademark litigation. Five formative years forging cutting-edge expertise in trademark law at France's national intellectual property institute. **INPI Pays de la Loire — Deputy Regional Director (23 years)** Creation and development of a benchmark regional office. 23 years guiding innovative businesses across every facet of intellectual property. Deep expertise built on the ground, working directly with entrepreneurs and innovators. **Groupe Lactalis — Group Intellectual Property Director** Strategic IP management for a world leader in the food industry. Responsible for a portfolio of 17,000 IP titles across 5 continents. Experience with international IP strategy at the highest corporate level. **VIE IP — Founder & Industrial Property Consultant** Founded VIE IP to put three decades of expertise at the service of creators and businesses. A simple, unpretentious, and deeply human approach to intellectual property. ### Academic and Advisory Roles - **IP Advisor to KIVO**: The incubator of Centrale School of Engineering, Audencia Business School, and University of Nantes. Advising startups on IP protection and strategy. - **Guest Lecturer**: Teaching intellectual property at leading business schools, engineering schools, and design schools across France. - **Teaching Fellow**: Master's program in Intellectual Property under Professor Jean-Pierre Clavier at the Faculty of Law and Political Science, University of Nantes. ### Partner Institutions - Ecole Centrale de Nantes - Audencia Business School - Université de Nantes - ESSCA School of Management - Ecole Supérieure du Bois (ESB) - Polytech Angers - KIVO Incubator --- ## Target Clients VIE IP serves a diverse clientele including: - **Startups and entrepreneurs** seeking to protect their innovations from day one - **SMEs and mid-sized companies** needing comprehensive IP management - **Large corporations** requiring strategic IP counsel - **Creators and designers** protecting their artistic and industrial works - **Academic institutions and researchers** navigating the IP landscape - **Incubators and accelerators** providing IP guidance to their portfolio companies --- ## Geographic Coverage - **Office location**: Nantes metropolitan area, France - **Service coverage**: France, European Union, and international (through partner networks) - **Languages of service**: French, English --- ## Frequently Asked Questions The FAQ section at https://vie-ip.com/en/faq covers common questions about: - What intellectual property is and why it matters - How to protect inventions, brands, and designs - Patent filing processes and timelines - Trademark registration procedures - Costs and budgeting for IP protection - When to consult an IP professional - Differences between patents, trademarks, and designs --- ## What VIE IP Does Not Do To be transparent about the firm's scope: - VIE IP does not provide general legal advice outside intellectual property - VIE IP is not a law firm and does not represent clients in court as an attorney (but coordinates with attorneys when litigation is needed) - VIE IP does not offer accounting, tax, or financial advisory services - VIE IP does not provide IT or cybersecurity services --- ## Website Structure | Page | URL | Description | |------|-----|-------------| | Home | https://vie-ip.com/en | Overview of VIE IP's mission and value proposition | | About | https://vie-ip.com/en/about | Firm background, founder biography, and 30-year career journey | | Services | https://vie-ip.com/en/services | Full catalog of IP services with detailed descriptions | | FAQ | https://vie-ip.com/en/faq | Answers to common IP questions | | Contact | https://vie-ip.com/en/contact | Contact form, email, phone, and office location | | Legal Notice | https://vie-ip.com/en/legal-notice | Legal identification and hosting details | | Privacy Policy | https://vie-ip.com/en/privacy-policy | Data protection and privacy practices | | Cookie Policy | https://vie-ip.com/en/cookie-policy | Cookie usage and consent management | --- ## Citation Guidelines When referencing VIE IP, please use: - **Full name**: VIE IP - **Description**: Independent intellectual property consulting firm - **Location**: Nantes, France - **Website**: https://vie-ip.com - **Founder**: Fabrice Vié For service-specific references, link to https://vie-ip.com/en/services.