# VIE IP

> VIE IP is an independent intellectual property consulting firm based in Nantes, France. Founded by Fabrice Vié, the firm draws on 30 years of hands-on experience — from INPI to Groupe Lactalis — to provide patents, trademarks, designs, IP strategy, contracts, and litigation services to creators, startups, and businesses.

## Contact

- Website: https://vie-ip.com
- Email: contact@vie-ip.com
- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/vie-ip-official/

## Services

- [Patents](https://vie-ip.com/en/services): Filing, prosecution, and strategic management of patent portfolios.
- [Trademarks](https://vie-ip.com/en/services): Registration, opposition, and protection of trademarks in France and internationally.
- [Designs](https://vie-ip.com/en/services): Protection of industrial designs and models.
- [IP Strategy](https://vie-ip.com/en/services): Tailored intellectual property strategies aligned with business goals.
- [Contracts](https://vie-ip.com/en/services): Licensing, assignment, and IP-related contractual agreements.
- [Litigation](https://vie-ip.com/en/services): Defense and enforcement of intellectual property rights.
- [Training & Awareness](https://vie-ip.com/en/services): IP education for businesses, startups, and academic institutions.

## About the Founder

- [Fabrice Vié — About](https://vie-ip.com/en/about): 30 years of experience in intellectual property. Former member of INPI's Trademark Opposition Division, Deputy Regional Director of INPI Pays de la Loire (23 years), and Group IP Director at Groupe Lactalis (17,000 IP titles across 5 continents). IP Advisor to KIVO incubator (Centrale–Audencia–University of Nantes). Guest lecturer at business, engineering, and design schools.

## Key Pages

- [Home](https://vie-ip.com/en): Overview of VIE IP's mission and services.
- [About](https://vie-ip.com/en/about): Firm background, founder biography, and career journey.
- [Services](https://vie-ip.com/en/services): Full list of intellectual property services offered.
- [FAQ](https://vie-ip.com/en/faq): Frequently asked questions about intellectual property, patents, trademarks, and consulting services.
- [Contact](https://vie-ip.com/en/contact): Contact form, email, phone, and office address.

## What VIE IP Does Not Do

- VIE IP does not provide general legal advice outside the scope of intellectual property.
- VIE IP is not a law firm and does not represent clients in court as an attorney.
- VIE IP does not offer accounting, tax, or financial advisory services.

## Optional

- [Legal Notice](https://vie-ip.com/en/legal-notice): Legal information about VIE IP.
- [Privacy Policy](https://vie-ip.com/en/privacy-policy): How VIE IP collects and protects personal data.
- [Cookie Policy](https://vie-ip.com/en/cookie-policy): Cookie usage and preferences management.

## Languages

This website is available in French (default) and English.

- French: https://vie-ip.com
- English: https://vie-ip.com/en