Barbara Wijler
About Barbara Wijler
Barbara Wijler serves as the Information Management Officer for Central Library Services at the European Patent Office, a position she has held since 2004. She has a background in intellectual property and sales, having previously worked at the Benelux Office for Intellectual Property and Paagman.
Work at European Patent Office
Barbara Wijler has been employed at the European Patent Office since 2004. She holds the position of Information Management Officer within the Central Library Services. In this role, she is responsible for managing information resources and providing support to users of the library. Her extensive experience in information management contributes to the efficient operation of the library services at the European Patent Office.
Previous Experience at Benelux Office for Intellectual Property
Prior to her current role, Barbara Wijler worked at the Benelux Office for Intellectual Property (BOIP) from 2000 to 2004. She served as a Vooronderzoeker, where she engaged in preliminary research related to intellectual property matters. This position allowed her to develop expertise in the field of intellectual property, which she has carried into her current role.
Career at Paagman
Barbara Wijler began her career at Paagman, where she worked as a Verkoop Adviseur from 1990 to 1999. Over the course of nine years, she provided sales advice and support, gaining valuable experience in customer service and retail operations. This early experience laid the foundation for her later roles in information management.
Education and Expertise
Barbara Wijler studied at Schoevers from 1990 to 1991, completing a one-year program. She then attended Leiden University from 1991 to 1993, where she studied for two years. Her educational background has equipped her with the skills necessary for her roles in information management and intellectual property.