Biography
Intellectual property counsel, Elia joined Santarelli in January 2023 after a first experience in the IP/IT department of an Anglo-Saxon law firm in Paris. With a Franco-Italian legal background, Elia studied international and European law at the Universities of Florence and Paris I Panthéon-Sorbonne, before completing a Master’s degree in Intellectual Property Law and the Valorization of Intangible Assets at the Centre for International Intellectual Property Studies (CEIPI) in Strasbourg.
During his academic career, Elia focused in particular on topics such as the protection of non-traditional trademarks and the relationship between fine arts and trademark law, subjects on which he wrote research dissertations. Today, he assists a French and international clientele ranging from large corporations—particularly in the fashion and luxury sectors—to SMEs and individuals.
He is mainly involved in managing intellectual property portfolios, as well as in pre-litigation and litigation relating to trademarks, designs, copyright, and anti-counterfeiting, in addition to providing consultations and research in these areas.
Education
- Master’s Degree (Master 2) in Intellectual Property Law and Valorization of Intangible Assets – CEIPI Strasbourg
- University Diploma in European Union Trademark and Community Design Law – CEIPI Strasbourg
- Master’s Degree (Master 2) in International Business Law – Université Paris 1 Panthéon-Sorbonne
- Integrated Master’s Degree in Law (Laurea Magistrale a Ciclo Unico in Giurisprudenza) – Università degli Studi di Firenze
- Bachelor’s and Master’s Degrees in French and Italian Law – Université Paris 1 Panthéon-Sorbonne and Università degli Studi di Firenze
Professional IP Associations
- APRAM: Association of Trade Mark and Design Law Practitioners
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.
