Qualifications / Education
Master’s Degree in Law, Economics and Management, specializing in Public Management – Sciences Po Strasbourg (France), 2015
University Diploma (DU) in Intellectual Property Law – Trademarks, Designs and Models, CEIPI, University of Strasbourg (France), 2024
Biography
After four years as a political advisor, Mélanie joined the firm in December 2021 as part of a career change, initially joining the Formalities Department. She subsequently decided to pursue further legal studies alongside her professional activity and completed a University Diploma in Intellectual Property Law, specializing in trademarks, designs and models, at the CEIPI, University of Strasbourg (France), graduating in June 2024.
Since September 2024, Mélanie has been working as an Intellectual Property Lawyer in the Trademark and Design Department.
Activities
Practice Areas
- Trademarks & Designs
- Portfolio Management & Strategy
- Domain Names
- IP Agreements
- Litigation
- Trademark and design matters (availability searches, preparation, filing and prosecution of applications, opposition and cancellation proceedings, drafting of cease and desist letters, monitoring of registration proceedings)
- Trademark and design portfolio management and strategy, including advice on portfolio development, protection and maintenance and assessment of legal risks and opportunities
- Intellectual Property agreements, including negotiation and drafting of contracts relating to trademarks, designs and copyrights
- Domain name matters (drafting of cease and desist letters, dispute resolution and litigation)