Sandra Strittmatter leitet die Geistiges Eigentum und Gewerblicher Rechtsschutz Abteilung. Als Deutsch-Französin leitet sie auch unseren German Desk.
Sandra kümmert sich um Beratung und Streitsachen in Bezug auf geistiges Eigentum und gewerblichen Rechtsschutz (Marken, Geschmacksmuster, Urheberrechte, Patente, Sortenschutz, Domainnamen) sowie auf unlauteren und parasitären Wettbewerb. Dank ihrer fünfjährigen juristischen Tätigkeit innerhalb der Gruppe Pernod Ricard hat sie sich besonderes Expertenwissen in Bezug auf das französische Alkohol- und Tabakgesetz Loi Evin erarbeitet. Sandra verwaltet außerdem Werberechts- und Persönlichkeitsrechtsfälle (Bildnisrecht, Recht auf Privatsphäre). Sie ist auch im Bereich des digitalen Marketings und der digitalen Inhalte tätig (Influencers, künstlerische Zusammenarbeit usw.).
Als Deutsch-Französin mit einer internationalen Kultur leitet sie auch unseren German Desk und ist Mitglied unseres Italian Desks.
Sandra steht französischen und ausländischen industriellen Unternehmensgruppen zur Seite, hauptsächlich in der Mode- und Luxusgüterindustrie, Lebensmitteldustrie (vor allem Wein und Spirituosen), Konsumgüterindustrie und Hightech Industrie.
Sie war von 2015-2019 Schatzmeisterin von APRAM (Französische Vereinigung der Rechtsanwälte für Marken und Modelle) und von 2013-2018 Mitglied im Verwaltungsrat der Vereinigung. Sie ist ebenfalls Mitglied der INTA (International Trademark Association), der französischen Gruppe der AIPPI (Internationale Vereinigung für den Schutz des Geistigen Eigentums) und des GRUR (Deutsche Vereinigung für gewerblichen Rechtsschutz und Urheberrecht).
- Sandra Strittmatter is individually ranked in Best Lawyers 2024 in Intellectual Property.
- Sandra Strittmatter is ranked in the category “Excellent” in “Trademark litigation” and in the category “Highly recommended” in “Management of trademark, design and model portfolios” of the 2023 “Innovation, Technology & Intellectual Property” guide of Leaders League. She is also ranked in the category “Highly recommended” in the classification “E-Health” of the 2023 “Healthcare, pharmaceuticals & biotech” guide.
- Sandra Strittmatter is ranked in “Intellectual Property: Copyright” et “Intellectual Property: Trade marks and Designs” in the Legal 500 EMEA 2023
A range of contentious and non-contentious copyright matters feature in Franklin’s workload. The firm is a popular choice among a number of international clients from the consumer, luxury goods and technology sectors seeking assistance in copyright filings as well as infringement and unfair competition proceedings. Sandra Strittmatter leads the team and is experienced in both transactional and litigious copyright matters in the fashion, luxury goods, and food and beverage industries.
‘Sandra Strittmatter is an excellent lawyer. She always has the business aspect in mind in the issues she examines, she knows how to take into account the commercial, marketing and communication aspects to deliver an appropriate service. Finally, Sandra Strittmatter is perfectly at ease in transnational cases (especially with the US, UK, Germany and Italy).’
‘The team is very competent and attentive to its clients.’
‘Sandra Strittmatter offers expert, pragmatic advice to her clients.’
‘Sandra Strittmatter is an excellent lawyer. She always has the “business” aspect in mind in the issues she examines. In her practice as a lawyer, Sandra Strittmatter is thus a real “business partner”, she knows how to take into account all aspects to deliver an appropriate service. Finally, Sandra Strittmatter is perfectly at ease in transnational cases (especially with the US, the UK, Germany and Italy).’
‘Good balance between experience and youthful energy. The team is neither too young/inexperienced, nor too old and saturated. Modern, fast, good communication in key languages.’
‘Sandra Strittmatter stands out due to her high energy approach. She really turns clients’ matters into her own matters, investing a lot of personal energy. She is particularly knowledgeable in anti-counterfeiting matters. Excellent command of both the English and the German language.’
‘Versatile team and very involved in the files.’ - Sandra Strittmatter is ranked in “Intellectual Property: Copyright” and “Intellectual Property: Trade marks and Designs” in the Legal 500 EMEA 2022 directory
‘Sandra Strittmatter always achieves the best commercial outcome in negotiations.’
‘Sandra Strittmatter has a very good knowledge of business and marketing issues.’
‘Sandra Strittmatter is accustomed to international cases and is fluent in 4 languages (French, English, German and Italian). She is very proactive and rigorous. An excellent professional.’
‘I highly recommend the qualities of Sandra Strittmatter, who knows how to take into account business and marketing aspects of matters and has an excellent knowledge of the law. She has extensive experience in issues related to alcohol advertising, a rare specialty that few lawyers master.’
‘Sandra Strittmatter started this team very recently, but the evolution is amazing. Very fast turnaround, excellent level of English. Sandra is young and works for her clients with 100% energy and commitment.’ - Sandra Strittmatter is ranked in the category “Excellent” in “Litigation: trademarks, designs” and in the category “Highly recommended” in “Management of trademark and design portfolios” of the 2022 “Innovation, Technology & Intellectual Property” guide of Leaders League. She is also ranked in the category “Recommended” in the classification “Wines of spirits” of the 2022 “Marketing, communication & digital” guide.
- Universität von Paris II : DESS (berufsbezogenes Postgraduiertenstudium) in IT- und Multimediarecht
- King’s College London : LL.M. (Master of Laws) in Geistigem Eigentum und Gewerblichem Rechtsschutz
- Universität zu Köln : LL.M. (Magister Legum)
- Universität von Paris I : Bachelor of Laws in deutschem und französischem Recht (deutsch-französisches Magisterstudiengang der Rechtswissenschaften der Universitäten Köln / Paris I)