Biography
Frank Sauvestre has worked in the field of intellectual property since 1995 and has been a French Patent Attorney since 2007. After a year at the French Defence Procurement Agency (DGA), handling the secrecy of patent applications, he worked in several Parisian firms before joining IPSIDE (now Santarelli) in 2018.
His clientele—mainly SMEs, mid-sized companies, start-ups, and individuals—values his personal approach and commitment to building strong, trust-based relationships. Passionate about new technologies and pragmatic by nature, he draws on his background as an innovation engineer to address his clients’ challenges as closely as possible.
Frank also has significant experience in patent litigation, both offensive and defensive. In addition, he has been a volunteer for 20 years in support structures, particularly in grandes écoles incubators. Highly involved in the start-up ecosystem, he has been a resident at STATION F since 2021 and takes part in numerous tech events (CES, Vivatech, Paris Innovation, BIG, Paris Saclay Spring, Maddy Keynote, Meet’up Greentech).
Finally, mindful of today’s environmental challenges, he has served since 2021 as a judge for the start-up competition organized by Cleantech Open France. His eclectic passions include 15 years of URBEX photography, theme parks, as well as concerts and live shows.
Education
- Engineer in Innovation with a specialization in Mechanics, Materials, and Industrial Systems Engineering
- Graduate of the full program at the Centre for International Intellectual Property Studies (CEIPI) in Patents, Trademarks, and Designs & Models
Professional IP Associations
- CNCPI: Compagnie Nationale des Conseils en Propriété Industrielle (French Patent & Trademark Attorneys Institute)
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.
