Intellectual Property

Our team offers a full range of transactional and litigation services in intellectual property law.

We have extensive expertise in all matters pertaining to creation, innovation, media and technology.

We handle all types of issues relating to industrial property (trademarks, designs, patents), copyright and related rights, as well as the protection of innovation on the Internet and in view of new forms of exploitation (NFT, Metaverse, etc.).

We also work on issues of personality rights and in particular image rights.

We advise a broad range of clients, including major French and international companies, across various industries: fashion industry and luxury goods, food and beverage (in particular wines and spirits), consumer goods and high technologies.

Transactional work

Advising on intellectual property matters: prior rights searches, analysis of the validity of the rights, investigations of use, well-known trademark survey, etc.
Advising on IP protection strategies.
Drafting and negotiating IP agreements (transfer, license, coexistence, joint ownership, R&D).
Drafting and negotiating agreements in the field of marketing, events and digital content (agreements with marketing and communication agencies, collaboration agreements with artists, influencers, celebrities, etc.).
Anti-counterfeiting on the Internet and implementing anti-counterfeiting programs in conjunction with customs.
Implementing corporate intellectual property policies.
Intellectual property due diligence.

Litigation

Asserting and defending IP claims in French court proceedings: infringement actions, validity challenges, unfair competition and parasitic acts.
Proceedings before the French Trademark and Design Office (INPI) and the EUIPO: opposition proceedings, invalidity actions, cancellation actions for non-use.
Proceedings before the courts of the EU (General Court and ECJ) following EUIPO decisions.

Trademarks, design rights, geographical indications
Copyright and related rights
Patents, plant varieties
Domain names, databases, software
Unfair competition and parasitic acts
Personality rights, image rights, privacy rights
Advertising law (especially in regulated industries such as alcohol)
Digital marketing, digital content

What they say

The team 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 : The team 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.
The team 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.