Brussels Region, Belgium
Director & Assistant General Counsel (European Patent Attorney and Representative before the Unified Patent Court (UPC) ) Global IP Counsel for Hand Dish (a billion dollar business), and European Counsel for Laundry Liquids and Air Care (also billion dollar businesses), and related technologies. Experienced in patent filing, prosecution, and oppositions, IP aspects of divestiture, and IP enforcement. I am also responsible for ensuring that the business and R&D clients receive strategic IP guidance as well as ensuring that the IP portfolios remain commercially and competitively relevant. With over 10 years of R&D expertise across different FMCG categories, I also have plenty of experience working with and understanding, my R&D clients. I am a passionate believer in Equality and Inclusion (E&I), and ensuring that everyone, of all ethnicities, disabilities and sexual identities, have a sense of belonging. I truly believe that having a sense of belonging empowers everyone to feel ownership for the organisation, and to have the courage to innovate freely and provoke changes in an organisation that strengthens and empowers everyone. Member of the CIPA Diversity & Inclusion Committee. Please do not hesitate to contact me if you would like to get information.
Global IP Counsel for Hand Dish (a billion dollar business), and European Counsel for Laundry Liquids (also a billion dollar business), in addition to IP counsel for other categories and various strategic technologies related to consumer products. Expert in patent filing, prosecution, and oppositions, I am also responsible for ensuring that the business and R&D clients receive strategic IP guidance as well as ensuring that the IP portfolios remain commercially and competitively relevant.
Global IP Counsel for Hand Dish (a billion dollar business), and European Counsel for Laundry Liquids (also a billion dollar business) and Air Care, in addition to IP counsel for other categories and various strategic technologies related to consumer products. Expert in patent filing, prosecution, and oppositions, I am also responsible for ensuring that the business and R&D clients receive strategic IP guidance as well as ensuring that the IP portfolios remain commercially and competitively relevant.
Global IP Counsel for Hard Surface Cleaners, Structurants Innovation, and Abrasive Particles Innovation. European IP Counsel for other categories, including Liquid Laundry Detergents, Air Care, Fabric Softeners, and Fabric Care perfumes. Supervisor for trainee EP Attorney. IP Capability.