Santarelli is again ranked in Tier 1 position by the IP Stars 2017 – Managing IP. This ranking recognizes the best IP firm in Patent prosecution and Trademark prosecution, in France.

Santarelli’s Partners are all recognized as IP Stars.

The analysis of the firm is the following :

Patent editorial 2017 

French IP agency Santarelli is highly recommended for patent work including oppositions and litigation support. The firm covers various technical fields including life sciences, engineering and IT. Hélène Stankoff, François Lepelletier-Beaufond and Luc Santarelli are among the leading patent attorneys in the firm. “Luc Santarelli is very experienced but still down to earth,” says a client. Ghislain de Trémiolles is recommended for patent protection work in the ICT field. “The IP team is service-oriented and available for open and clear discussion,” says one client. Recent case studies show the firm advising several pharmaceutical companies such as Pfizer and Novartis on SPCs. The team has also advised Airbus and Gustave Roussy on patent protection.

Trademark & Copyright editorial 2017

Santarelli has one of the busiest trade mark prosecution practices in the French IP market. Practice leader Eric Le Bihan and his “very professional, efficient” team of trade mark attorneys have recently attracted new portfolios to the firm. One client is impressed by Le Bihan’s “strong analysis and knowledge of legal matters”, adding that his advice is “always accurate and relevant”. The attorneys also get involved in contentious trade mark-related matters. Richard Combes and Séverine Bruco are two notable practitioners. Mama Shelter, Accor Hotels and Papier d’Arménie are among the firm’s trade mark clients.