Biography
Jérôme Belledent assists major research organizations and technology companies in protecting and leveraging their inventions, in France and abroad. He advises his clients on patent filings and represents them before the INPI and the EPO. With 20 years of experience as a research engineer, he draws on his expertise to quickly grasp the most complex aspects of inventions. Accustomed to working closely with research teams, he understands and values the efforts that have led to their results.
He also recognizes the inventive value of the work and translates it into tailored protection strategies. Thanks to his industrial experience, he has a pragmatic understanding of the strategic issues related to his clients’ innovation, particularly in terms of leveraging intangible assets, securing R&D investments, competitive positioning, and freedom-to-operate.
He is a graduate engineer of Institut d’Optique Graduate School (Sup’Optique) and CEIPI, and is registered as a French Patent Attorney and European Patent Attorney before the European Patent Office.
Education
- Graduate of the Institut d’Optique Graduate School (Sup’Optique)
- Graduate of the CEIPI (Centre for International Intellectual Property Studies)
Professional Ethics
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Conflicts of Interest
Our IP attorneys and lawyers comply with the ethical rules of their profession regarding conflicts of interest. They ensure that no conflict exists before starting a new assignment and promptly inform the client of any situation that could interfere with the proper conduct of the assignment and/or risk compromising its objective execution.
