Florent V.
About Florent V.
Florent V. is a Patent Examiner at the European Patent Office in The Hague, Netherlands, with over 15 years of experience. He has a background in microelectronics and has held various technical and academic positions, including roles at STMicroelectronics and Université de Strasbourg.
Work at European Patent Office
Florent V. has been employed as a Patent Examiner at the European Patent Office since 2009. He works in the Hague Area, Netherlands, where he has accumulated over 15 years of experience in patent examination. In his role, he serves as a coach for new patent examiners, providing guidance and training to enhance their skills in the patent examination process. Additionally, he holds the position of Chairperson in the examining division, where he oversees the examination process for patent applications specifically in the H01R CPC field.
Previous Experience at STMicroelectronics
Prior to his current role, Florent V. worked at STMicroelectronics for a total of seven years in various capacities. He served as a Design/Process Engineer from 2002 to 2006 and as an eDRAM Design Engineer from 2000 to 2002, both in Crolles, France. He later became the RET/OPC Group Technical Leader from 2006 to 2009. His experience at STMicroelectronics provided him with a solid foundation in microelectronics and engineering practices.
Academic Background and Expertise
Florent V. studied at Université de Strasbourg, where he earned a PhD in Microelectronics from 1996 to 2000. He also completed a Postgraduate Diploma (DEA) in Microelectronics at Université de Lorraine from 1990 to 1996. His academic background has equipped him with extensive knowledge in microelectronics, which he applies in his current role at the European Patent Office.
Classification and Quality Nomination
In his capacity at the European Patent Office, Florent V. acts as a senior classifier in the H01R CPC field, specializing in the classification of electrical connectors. He has been designated as a Quality Nominee in classification for this field, ensuring adherence to high standards in the classification process. His expertise contributes to the integrity and accuracy of patent classifications.
Teaching Experience
Florent V. has also contributed to academia as a Temporary Associate Professor at Université de Strasbourg from 1996 to 2000. In this role, he engaged in teaching and mentoring students, furthering their understanding of microelectronics and related subjects. His experience in education complements his professional background in engineering and patent examination.