Industry publisher World IP Review (WIPR) has named France Partner and Co-Head of Intellectual Property Marianne Schaffner among the world's leading female IP lawyers in its annual global rankings.

The WIPR Influential Women in IP 2026 recognises outstanding women whose expertise, leadership and achievements are shaping the future of intellectual property worldwide.

Marianne is recognised as a go-to lawyer for complex litigation and advising major international clients on cross-border patent disputes. She regularly appears before French courts, the Unified Patent Court (UPC), the European Patent Office and the European Union Intellectual Property Office.

According to WIPR, the ranking highlights leading practitioners who are driving innovation, influencing policy, protecting intellectual property rights and making a lasting impact on the profession.

The full list is available now.

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