Practice Areas
Biography
Before joining Santarelli, Nawhel Guillaumey gained more than four years of experience in the patent departments of the pharmaceutical industry, working primarily in the fields of immunology and oncology. She actively contributed to the protection of innovations in these sectors, notably through drafting patent applications, managing portfolios, and participating in opposition, invalidity, and infringement proceedings.
She also worked as a patent engineer in a start-up specializing in oncology, where she handled both strategic and operational tasks. She managed a portfolio of more than 20 patent families, took part in drafting and negotiating contracts, implemented strategies to enhance the value of intellectual property assets, and supported the company during due diligence processes.
At Santarelli, Nawhel leverages this dual in-house and private practice expertise to assist her clients with patent drafting, portfolio audits, and prosecution in France, Europe, and worldwide. She focuses in particular on the healthcare, chemistry, agri-food, and cosmetics sectors, as well as procedures relating to supplementary protection certificates (SPCs).
Education
- Doctor of Pharmacy, Faculty of Pharmacy, University of Montpellier
- Master’s Degree (LL.M.) in Intellectual Property Law, University of Paris II Panthéon-Assas
- Graduate of the CEIPI (Centre for International Intellectual Property Studies) – Patents
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.
