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Biography
A French Patent Attorney and European Patent Attorney, also qualified before the UPC, Laurent Kurtz joined Santarelli after completing his military service at the Intellectual Property Office of the French Defence Procurement Agency (DGA).
In addition to his day-to-day practice, Laurent contributes to the development and implementation of procedural rules and cross-functional projects, as well as to the strategic support of the firm’s clients.
Laurent also manages client portfolios, handling both the acquisition and defense of rights, and works in fields as diverse as materials, mechanics, hydraulics, and optics. He is also a member of the IP Valuation Committee of LES France.
Education
- Maîtrise de Chimie – Université Louis Pasteur (Strasbourg)
- Séminaire « Unitary Patent & Unitary Patent Court »
- Cycle « Licensing » – IEEPI
- Formation « Le Manager » – management et leadership
- Formation « Process Commercial et Négociations »
- Formation « Les Relations Commerciales et Managériales »
Professional IP Associations
- CNCPI: National Association of Industrial Property Attorneys
- LES France: Licensing Executives Society France (Member of the IP Valuation Committee)
Awards & Rankings
Décideurs – Leaders League 2025
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.
