Boudewijn Zuurdeeg
About Boudewijn Zuurdeeg
Boudewijn Zuurdeeg is a Patent Examiner at the European Patent Office, specializing in patent applications related to heterogeneous catalysis and petrochemistry. He has over 26 years of experience in the field and holds a Master of Science in Chemical Engineering from Tu Delft.
Work at European Patent Office
Boudewijn Zuurdeeg has been employed at the European Patent Office since 1998. In his role as a Patent Examiner, he specializes in examining patent applications related to heterogeneous catalysis and petrochemistry. His responsibilities include assessing the novelty and inventive step of patent applications, ensuring compliance with patent laws and regulations. Zuurdeeg also handles oppositions of patents in the industrial chemistry sector and chairs Opposition divisions, contributing to the resolution of disputes regarding patent validity.
Education and Expertise
Boudewijn Zuurdeeg holds a Master of Science degree in Chemical Engineering, which he obtained from 1991 to 1998. He also studied Industrial Design Engineering at Tu Delft. His educational background provides him with a solid foundation in both engineering principles and design, enhancing his capabilities in the field of patent examination. Zuurdeeg's expertise extends to the gasification of solid carbonaceous materials and the coke industry, areas in which he has extensive experience.
Background
Boudewijn Zuurdeeg has dedicated over 26 years to his career at the European Patent Office, where he has developed a specialization in patent examination. His work focuses on the intersection of industrial chemistry and patent law, particularly in the areas of heterogeneous catalysis and petrochemistry. Zuurdeeg's background in chemical engineering and industrial design engineering informs his approach to evaluating complex patent applications.
Achievements
Throughout his tenure at the European Patent Office, Boudewijn Zuurdeeg has contributed significantly to the field of patent examination. His role in chairing Opposition divisions highlights his involvement in critical decision-making processes regarding patent disputes. Zuurdeeg's extensive experience in the gasification of solid carbonaceous materials and the coke industry further underscores his expertise in industrial chemistry, allowing him to effectively evaluate and challenge patent applications within this sector.