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Sandra Strittmatter
Sandra’s practice encompasses both transactional and litigation work in intellectual property law (trademarks, designs, copyright, patents, plant varieties, domain names), as well as unfair competition and parasitic acts. After having worked for five years as an in-house counsel with the wines & spirits leader Pernod Ricard, she has developed specific expertise in French advertising law for alcoholic beverages (Evin Law). Sandra also handles cases in advertising law and personality rights (image right, privacy right). She also works in the field of digital marketing and digital content (influencers, artistic collaborations, etc.).
French and German and having an international culture, she manages our German Desk and is also part of our Italian Desk.
Sandra represents leading French and foreign industrial groups, especially in the fashion and luxury industry, food and beverage industry (in particular wines and spirits), consumer goods industry and high technologies.
She served as Treasurer of the French Association of Trademark and Design Law Practitioners (APRAM) from 2015 to 2019 and as a member of its Board of Directors from 2013 to 2018. She is also a member of the International Trademark Association (INTA), the French branch of the International Association for the Protection of Industrial Property (AIPPI) and the German Association for the Protection of Intellectual Property (GRUR).
- Sandra Strittmatter is ranked in “Intellectual Property: Trade marks and Designs” in the Legal 500 EMEA 2026
“Franklin has successfully established a team that is widely recognised for its comprehensive expertise in intellectual property. Their ability to foster lasting relationships with a diverse and loyal client base is a testament to the trust they inspire through their work.”
“The team is known for its swift and effective communication, ensuring that questions are answered and issues are addressed without delay. Their drive to consistently deliver outstanding results make them a preferred collaborator for both clients and other law firms.”
“Sandra Strittmatter is recognised as a true leader in the intellectual property arena. She is truly admired by those who work with her for her depth of understanding, her thoughtful approach to complex challenges, and her relentless pursuit of excellence.”
“I have especially worked together with Sandra Strittmatter and her associate. They deliver excellent quality in advising on copyright matters and related subjects such as design matters. They are fast, very responsive and deliver what they promise. Sandra has an excellent knowledge of French copyright and design law.”
“They’re pragmatic, proactive and always on top of their game. Sandra combines sharp legal skills with a great sense of humour, which makes even complex matters easier to tackle. She thinks like a business partner, not just a lawyer, and always keeps the commercial picture in mind.”
“Sandra Strittmatter is sharp, pragmatic, and proactive, but also brings humour and humanity that make collaboration smooth and enjoyable. Sandra gets straight to the point, delivers practical solutions, and is simply great to have on your side.” - Chambers France 2026 : Sandra Strittmatter is ranked in the category “Intellectual Property: Trade Mark & Copyright”
Sandra Strittmatter of Franklin boasts expertise in trade mark, design and copyright matters. She also advises on domain name issues, and her client base includes both domestic and international companies.
Strengths
“Sandra Strittmatter is my go-to for French IP law. Cerebral yet practical, she has good judgement and a lot of common sense.”
“Sandra Strittmatter’s expertise and litigious knowledge make her an excellent lawyer.”
“She is a pleasure to work with, she is open, candid and smart, so I have always enjoyed working with her. ”
“Sandra stands out for her ability to combine legal expertise with strong industry insight, allowing her to provide practical and business-oriented guidance that is highly appreciated by our teams.” - Sandra Strittmatter in the WTR 1000 – the World’s Leading Trademark Professionals 2025 ranking.
- Sandra Strittmatter is individually ranked in Best Lawyers 2026 in Intellectual Property.
- Sandra Strittmatter has been nominated as “IP Star” every year since 2016 for France (Trademarks) by Managing Intellectual Property Magazine.
- 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 2025 “Innovation, Technology & Intellectual Property” guide of Leaders League and in the category “Highly recommended” in the classification “E-Health” of the 2025 “Healthcare, pharmaceuticals & biotech” guide. She is also ranked in the category “Highly recommended” in the classification “Fashion Law” and in the category “Recommended” in the classification “Wines of spirits”of the 2025 “Marketing, communication & digital” guide.
- University of Paris II – Panthéon-Assas : Postgraduate degree in Information Technology and Multimedia Law
- King’s College London : L.L.M. (Master of Laws) in Intellectual Property Law
- University of Cologne : LL.M. (Magister Legum)
- University of Paris I – Panthéon-Sorbonne : Master’s degree in French and German Laws (French-German Master Program of the Universities de Paris I / Cologne)