Axelle Larrieu

Senior IP Counsel, Axelle Larrieu joined Novagraaf Switzerland in August 2025.

Axelle provides her clients with strategic advice on establishing, maintaining and managing their IP rights, and assists them with pre-litigation and litigation matters, negotiating and drafting agreements, conducting availability searches and monitoring intangible assets.

Career history

Axelle obtained her Master's degree in Intellectual Property and New Technologies Law from the University of Grenoble in 2006.

She has nearly 20 years of experience. Before joining Novagraaf Switzerland, she worked for international companies and then as Head of Trademarks for a Swiss law firm specialising in IP law.

During her career, Axelle has acquired in-depth expertise and knowledge of Swiss legislation and practice, and has managed portfolios for world-renowned groups, SMEs, start-ups and non-profit organisations.

Languages

• English
• French
• Italian

Areas of expertise

• IP strategy
• Trademarks & designs
• Domain names
• Copyright