Practice Areas
Biography
Holder of a postgraduate degree (DESS) in Intellectual Property from Université Panthéon-Assas (Paris II), Stéphane Meunier began his career in the pharmaceutical industry with the AVENTIS Group. In 2003, he joined one of the founding entities of the Santarelli Group as a French Trademark and Design Attorney. In 2013, he took charge of the Trademarks and Designs department of the Bordeaux office and became a Partner in 2014.
His areas of expertise cover all aspects of protecting and defending trademarks, designs, domain names, across all industries, both in France and internationally. He assists clients in developing and implementing global intellectual property strategies and advises them on optimizing and leveraging their IP portfolios. He is also actively involved in the day-to-day management of assets: brand creation advice, clearance searches, filings, prosecution, responses to administrative objections, renewals, recordals, trademark watching, etc. His practice further extends to negotiation and drafting of agreements and contracts, as well as pre-litigation and litigation: claims, cease-and-desist letters, on-site and online investigations, seizures for counterfeiting, oppositions, infringement actions, unfair competition, and more.
Committed to the development and defense of intellectual property, Stéphane is an active member of several recognized professional associations, including INTA and APRAM. Beyond his professional activities, he has a strong interest in the arts (music, cinema, painting), as well as in tennis, gardening, and travel, which fuel his curiosity and openness to the world.
Education
- Bachelor’s Degree in Law with modules in Economics and Political Science (Université Pierre Mendès-France – Grenoble II)
- Master’s Degree in Private Law – Université Pierre Mendès-France (Grenoble)
- Postgraduate Degree (DESS) in Intellectual Property – Université Panthéon-Assas (Paris II)
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
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.
