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- Formulating and implementing the corporate patent portfolio strategy across all Operating Units of Medtronic, covering 45,000+ patents and patent applications - Leading Medtronic’s IP operations in the Global Regions (EMEA, APAC and LATAM)- Managing IP related transactional matters, including agreements for clinical studies, consultancy, Public Private Partnerships, purchase and sales of good and services, Mergers & Acquisitions, IP licensing- Managing patent preparation, prosecution and enforcement of Medtronic’s patents in Global Regions by outside counsels- Leading team of IP attorneys in Global Regions and coordinating IP support for Global Regions using Global Regions’ IP team and IP attorneys located outside the Region supporting Operating Units

Eindhoven, North Brabant, Netherlands

- Leading Medtronic’s IP operations in the Global Regions (EMEA, APAC and LATAM)- Managing IP related transactional matters, including agreements for clinical studies, consultancy, Public Private Partnerships, purchase and sales of good and services, Mergers & Acquisitions, IP licensing- Managing patent preparation, prosecution and enforcement of Medtronic’s patents in Global Regions by outside counsels- Leading team of IP attorneys in Global Regions and coordinating IP support for Global Regions using Global Regions’ IP team and IP attorneys located outside the Region supporting Operating Units

Eindhoven Area, Netherlands

- Leading Medtronic’s IP operations in the EMEA Region (Europe, Middle East and Africa)- Managing IP related transactional matters, including agreements for clinical studies, consultancy, Public Private Partnerships, purchase and sales of good and services, Mergers & Acquisitions, IP licensing- Managing patent preparation, prosecution and enforcement of Medtronic’s patents in EMEA by outside counsels- Leading team of IP attorneys in EMEA and coordinating IP support for EMEA using EMEA IP team and IP attorneys located outside the Region supporting Operating Units

Eindhoven Area, Netherlands

- Managing a global team of 15 IP Counsels at Royal Philips, responsible for all IP matters of Business Groups Image Guided Therapy and Ultrasound- Formulating the IP strategy in consultation and alignment with senior business leaders, and implementing it with the team- Management of the IP portfolio, including budget responsibility - Supervising and for high profile cases directly handling IP related matters (e.g. M&A, alliances and partnerships), Freedom to Operate, IP licensing and IP enforcement - Proven track record of creating innovative IP solutions to address commercial challenges of the business

Eindhoven Area, Netherlands

Managing the global IP portfolio of Philips Healthcare of more than 20,000 IP rights, leading an international team of IP Counsels, responsible for formulating and implementing the IP portfolio strategy of Philips Healthcare.

Eindhoven Area, Netherlands

Managing an international team of IP Counsels handling IP related transactional matters for Philips Healthcare, including Mergers & Acquisitions, Joint Ventures, Joint Development Agreements, Public Private Partnerships, IP licensing and enforcement activities.

Eindhoven Area, Netherlands

Patent licensing for Philips Lighting: negotiation and successful conclusion of 40+ licensing agreements in the field of LED based luminaires and retrofit bulbs; claim charting; negotiating (cross) license agreements with major competitors.

Eindhoven Area, Netherlands

Patent litigation for Philips Consumer Electronics (CD-R, DVD and VCD): instructing outside counsel in patent infringement and nullity cases in Germany, UK, the Netherlands, Spain, Italy, Greece, Brazil, Malaysia; preparation of expert witnesses; supervising in-house reverse engineering team; claim charting; evaluation of standard essential patents

Eindhoven Area, Netherlands

Patent creation for Philips Semiconductor: drafting and prosecuting patent applications in the field of semiconductor equipment and integrated circuits; harvesting of inventions; negotiating IP clauses in contracts [R&D collaborations, sales and purchase agreements, Joint Development Agreements].

Eindhoven Area, Netherlands

Designed an aberration corrector for a scanning electron microscope to improve resolution; supervision of prototype manufacturing; successful demonstration of proof of principle.

Groningen, Netherlands

Non-linear optical spectroscopy study of liquid dynamics: build an experimental set-up and formulated theoretical model to characterize molecular motions in liquids; 18 publications in international journals and proceedings; 12 contributions to scientific conferences.

Master Of Laws (Ll.M.), Ip Law And Management

IP management: business strategy concepts; deriving IP strategies thereof; implementing IP strategies; organization of IP departments.

Diplome D'Université, Patent Litigation In Europe

Comparative study of the patent litigation systems in Europe; enforcement, nullity and infringement actions; international treaties.

Master'S Degree (Diplom Physiker), Physics, Sehr Gut

Erwin-Stephan Prize of the Technische Universität Berlin for excellent achievements and fast studies; Erasmus student at University.

Vordiplom, Physics, Sehr Gut