Nathalie Denel

Nathalie Denel joined Novagraaf Switzerland in 2024 as an Intellectual Property Lawyer.

Nathalie advises clients on strategies for the protection and defence of their IP. Her practice includes availability searches, filing and prosecution, trademark monitoring, pre-litigation and oppositions.

Career history

Nathalie previously worked in-house in a large fast-moving consumer goods (FMCG) company in Switzerland, and then at a Geneva-based IP firm.

Nathalie holds a Master’s degree in IP Law and New Technologies from the University Centre for Education and Research in Intellectual Property (Grenoble, France). 

Memberships

Nathalie is member of AROPI (Swiss French-speaking intellectual property association).

Languages

• French
• English

Industry specialisms

• Copyright
• Designs
• Trademarks & Domain Names
• Strategy
• Food & food technology
• Automotives & aviation
• Packaging design
• Cosmetics & personal care
• Hospitality
• Oil & gas
• Financial services

Honours

Nathalie is recommended in The World Trademark Review WTR 1000 (Edition 2025) :

"Novagraaf enjoys an excellent reputation in the Swiss market as a go-to for bespoke services that turn clients’ visions into reality. Operating out of 19 strategic locations across Europe, Asia and North America, its offices serve as global springboards for brands seeking comprehensive protection. [...] The outfit bolstered its offering with the addition of Nathalie Denel. Her experience working in house at a major Swiss FMCG company and in private practice at a top Swiss law firm shapes her approach to safeguarding IP assets. She excels in developing strategies for every stage of trademark prosecution.”

The WTR 1000 focuses exclusively on trademark practice and has firmly established itself as the definitive 'go-to' resource for those seeking world-class legal trademark expertise.