Practice Areas
Biography
After completing his PhD, Adrien Bétrancourt began his career as an engineer within an industrial start-up, a spin-off from a public research laboratory. He then joined a law firm in Rennes, where he notably enhanced his skills in patents and innovation financing, before ultimately devoting himself to the profession of industrial property attorney. In 2015, he joined Ipside, which became Santarelli in 2025.
With experience in numerical simulation software and a strong interest in the digital field (software, artificial intelligence, blockchain), Adrien has developed solid expertise in this area, particularly in the patentability of software inventions. He notably assessed third-party software to analyze potential infringement of one of his client’s patents.
He provides daily support to start-ups and SMEs in their intellectual property strategy, across a wide range of technical fields such as mechanics, physics, energy, software, and artificial intelligence, to name just a few.
Adrien also identifies and advises on funding schemes for IP for clients who may need them. In addition to his role as counsel and European patent attorney, Adrien is responsible for Santarelli’s innovative projects.
In 2024, Adrien was elected to the Board of Directors of Neoloji, the Grand Poitiers technology hub.After completing his PhD, Adrien Bétrancourt began his career as an engineer within an industrial start-up, a spin-off from a public research laboratory. He then joined a law firm in Rennes, where he notably enhanced his skills in patents and innovation financing, before ultimately devoting himself to the profession of industrial property attorney. In 2015, he joined Ipside, which became Santarelli in 2025.
With experience in numerical simulation software and a strong interest in the digital field (software, artificial intelligence, blockchain), Adrien has developed solid expertise in this area, particularly in the patentability of software inventions. He notably assessed third-party software to analyze potential infringement of one of his client’s patents.
He provides daily support to start-ups and SMEs in their intellectual property strategy, across a wide range of technical fields such as mechanics, physics, energy, software, and artificial intelligence, to name just a few.
Adrien also identifies and advises on funding schemes for IP for clients who may need them. In addition to his role as counsel and European patent attorney, Adrien is responsible for Santarelli’s innovative projects.
In 2024, Adrien was elected to the Board of Directors of Neoloji, the Grand Poitiers technology hub.
Education
- Graduate of ENSTA (Institut Polytechnique de Paris)
- Graduate of the Center for International Intellectual Property Studies (CEIPI) – Patents
- Ph.D. in Energy Mechanics – Pierre and Marie Curie University (UPMC – Sorbonne Universités)
Professional IP Associations
- CNCPI: Compagnie Nationale des Conseils en Propriété Industrielle (French Patent & Trademark Attorneys Institute)
- EPI: Institute of Professional Representatives before the European Patent Office
Professional Ethics
Our IP attorneys and lawyers are bound by a strict code of professional conduct, ensuring the highest ethical standards in their relations with both clients and peers. They are committed to safeguarding the client’s economic interests, carrying out their mission through to completion, and working with full transparency (quotes, billing, general terms and conditions, ancillary costs).
Conflicts of Interest
Our IP attorneys and lawyers comply with the ethical rules of their profession regarding conflicts of interest. They ensure that no conflict exists before starting a new assignment and promptly inform the client of any situation that could interfere with the proper conduct of the assignment and/or risk compromising its objective execution.
