Isabelle Romet

France flag French

28+ years of experience

Language:

English, French

Present Function:

Full time mediator and facilitator active mainly in intellectual property matters (after 28 years of being Intellectual property litigator in France, highly involved in patent and SCP litigation)

Own mediation and facilitation firm, Interspheris, in 2018.

Giving lectures and training about mediation and negotiation in IP in various universities and schools.

Active in several IP and mediation associations

General Expertise:

Technical Expertise:

Certifications and/or licenses
- DU 2 (University Diploma) in mediation, Ifomène, ICP (Institut Catholique de Paris) (2018)

- Mediator certificate from ESCP Europe and CMAP (Paris Mediation and Arbitration Center) (2018)

- Certification for Anglo-Saxon style mediation (CEDR, Center for Effective Dispute Resolution, London) (2019)

- International Mediation Institute (IMI) certification (March 2025)

Professional legal or litigation experience related to the scope of competence of the PMAC

French litigator ("avocat") specialising in intellectual property cases ( 1989 to 2016)

Partner of Pierre Véron (from 1997 onwards)

100 % dedicated to patents in all technical fields, and SPC cases (2001 to 2016) - handled major patent cases in French courts, have extensive experience in calculating damages and negotiating settlement agreements, represented many foreign companies and regularly cooperated with foreign lawyers to coordinate proceedings in several countries, including the USA.

Specialised in mediation since 2018, specialised in IP mediation since 2020.

Professional technical experience related to the scope of competence of the PMAC
As a French litigator immersed in the technical aspects of cases.

Handled cases mainly in the following fields: pharmaceuticals, biotechnology, cosmetics, ophthalmology, laser surgery, veterinary products, plant protection products, chemistry, telecommunications, electronics, electrical connectors, the automotive industry, elevators, packaging and household appliances.

Memberships and/or accreditations
- Accredited on the list of mediators of the Paris Court of Appeal
- Accredited on the list of mediators of the Bordeaux Court of Appeal
- Registered on the WIPO list of neutrals
- Member of AME (Association des Médiateurs Européens)
- Member of ANM (Association Nationale des Médiateurs)
- Co-founder and Vice-President of PMPI (Promotion of Mediation in Intellectual Property)
- Member of L.E.S. France:
o Chair of the Dispute Resolution Committee
o Member of the Board of Directors
o Member of LES International ADR Committee

- Member of AIPPI:
o Co-President of the Mediation Committee of the AIPPI French Group
o Co-Chair of the Procedural Practices Evolution Committee of the AIPPI French Group
o Member of AIPPI International ADR Committee

- Member of APEB, AFPPI and APRAM

Practical experience of conducting mediation or conciliation or judicial settlement conferences or out-of-court dispute settlements in disputes related to the scope of competence of the PMAC
mediator since 2018, right after setting up mediation and facilitation firm, Interspheris.

Mediation practice in patent cases and other intellectual property rights started in 2020 and has been developing constantly since then.

Appointed as mediator by judges in most cases and otherwise by the parties.

Conducted more than 50 mediations in IP cases.