Practice Areas
Biography
Fabien Bas is a partner, industrial property attorney, EPO-accredited representative, and European patent litigator before the Unified Patent Court. He holds a degree in industrial engineering from the École des Hautes Études Industrielles. He also holds a specialized master’s degree, a university diploma in patent litigation in Europe, and a master’s degree in law, economics, and management, with a specialization in intellectual property law (University of Strasbourg).
Fabien began his career in 2006 as a patent engineer for an automotive equipment manufacturer, working primarily on propulsion and visibility systems in the fields of mechanics, electrical engineering, electronics, and batteries.
Fabien joined Santarelli in 2009 and is a partner advising French SMEs with international reach and large French and foreign groups on both the acquisition and exploitation of rights. He works mainly in the fields of mechanics, electricity, electronics, luxury goods, medical devices, and IT.
Beyond the exciting assignments he has been given in the course of his work, Fabien has always kept abreast of current developments and has devoted time to this area for several years through his activities on several committees of the French National Association of Industrial Property Attorneys (CNCI) and, more recently, as an elected member of the Association’s Executive Committee, whose term of office runs until the end of 2027.
Education
- European Patent Litigator (Unified Patent Court) – 2023
- Master’s Degree in Law, Economics, and Management, specializing in Intellectual Property Law (University of Strasbourg) – 2019
- University Diploma in Patent Litigation in Europe (CEIPI) – 2016
- Engineer HEI (Hautes études industrielles) – 2005
Professional IP Associations
- CNCPI: Compagnie Nationale des Conseils en Propriété Industrielle (French Patent & Trademark Attorneys Institute) – Member of the Executive Committee (2025-2027)
- 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.
