Biography
Éric Le Bihan holds a Master’s degree in Law and a postgraduate degree (DESS) in Intellectual Property Law from Université Paris II Panthéon-Assas. He joined Santarelli in 1996 and became a partner in 2009.
With over twenty years of experience, he advises both multinational corporations managing global portfolios and SMEs on the management and valorization of their intangible assets. His expertise covers all aspects of intellectual property: audits and due diligence, acquisitions, assignments and licenses, contract negotiation and drafting, protection of trademarks, designs, copyright, and domain names.
Éric is particularly active in anti-counterfeiting. He handles numerous disputes, notably in the Middle East and Asia, and regularly works on strategic cases in the luxury sector. He also assists his clients with opposition proceedings, customs surveillance, and unfair competition actions.
Author and co-author of several leading articles published in Propriétés Intellectuelles and JurisClasseur, he contributes to doctrinal thinking on the evolution of trademark and intellectual property law.
His international practice, mastery of complex litigation issues, and ability to develop tailor-made strategies make Éric Le Bihan a trusted partner for the protection and valorization of intellectual property rights in France and abroad.
Éric has been President of Santarelli and Chief Executive Officer of Santarelli Group since 2025.
Education
- D.E.S.S. in Intellectual Property Law – Université Paris II Panthéon-Assas
- Master’s Degree in Law
Professional IP Associations
- CNCPI: Compagnie Nationale des Conseils en Propriété Industrielle (French Patent & Trademark Attorneys Institute)
- INTA: International Trademark Association
Awards & Rankings
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.
