Biography
Nelly Olas advises a diverse clientele, notably in the luxury, EdTech, and entertainment sectors, guiding them in the management of their intellectual property portfolios and all related procedures.
She has developed strong legal expertise in designing protection and defense strategies for her clients’ rights (primarily trademarks, designs, and domain names), gained in a demanding international environment. Her daily practice covers both the administrative and legal aspects of portfolio management, including dispute resolution, anti-counterfeiting programs, and the coordination of international portfolios in collaboration with a wide network of foreign associates.
An experienced lawyer, Nelly joined Santarelli in 2015 after an initial career as an attorney, notably with a major Anglo-Saxon law firm. She holds a Master’s degree in European Law and a postgraduate degree (DEA) in Literary, Artistic, and Industrial Property Law—both with honors from Université Paris II Panthéon-Assas—as well as an LL.M. in Intellectual Property from Cardozo School of Law in New York.
Before becoming an Intellectual Property Attorney, she was admitted to the Paris and New York State Bars. Nelly stands out for her pragmatic approach, combining rigor, responsiveness, and strategic insight to provide tailor-made solutions aligned with her clients’ commercial and sector-specific challenges. Thanks to her cross-disciplinary training and experience, she is particularly at ease in multicultural and multi-jurisdictional environments.
Education
- LL.M. in Intellectual Property, Cardozo School of Law, New York (2008)
- D.E.A. in Literary, Artistic and Industrial Property Law, with Merit, University of Paris II – Panthéon Assas (2005)
- Master’s Degree in European Law, with Distinction, University of Paris II – Panthéon Assas (2004)
- Bachelor’s Degree in Private Law, with Merit, University of Paris II – Panthéon Assas, with a one-semester exchange program at the University of Montreal, Quebec (2003)
Professional IP Associations
- APRAM: Association of Trade Mark and Design Law Practitioners
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.
