Biography
Jean-Baptiste began his career in companies within the communications sector. He then worked in a Parisian IP firm before joining Brevalex, where he served as managing partner, and later became part of the Santarelli Group upon its creation.
He was for several years a member of the examination board for the French qualification exam in trademarks and designs, as well as a member of the Board of the French Association of Patent and Trademark Attorneys (CNCPI). He has contributed to the drafting of several works on design law and authored publications in international journals.
With 30 years of experience, he advises on the acquisition, optimization, and defense of his clients’ creative and marketing assets. He is notably responsible for the cross-border management of trademark and design portfolios on behalf of French and international companies and global groups.
He frequently travels abroad, particularly to Asia, to develop and maintain a network of local legal and industrial partners.
Education
- DESS in Agreements and Industrial Property, Robert Schuman University
- CEIPI (Centre for International Intellectual Property Studies), Strasbourg
- Master’s Degree in Business Law – Robert Schuman University (Strasbourg)
Professional IP Associations
- CNCPI: Compagnie Nationale des Conseils en Propriété Industrielle (French Patent & Trademark Attorneys Institute)
- APRAM: Association of Trade Mark and Design Law Practitioners
- INTA: International Trademark Association
- AIPPI: International Association for the Protection of Intellectual Property
Awards & Rankings
Legal 500 EMEA
Managing IP – IP Stars
World Trademark Review
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.
