Frederic Bertrand
About Frederic Bertrand
Frederic Bertrand is a Patent Examiner at the European Patent Office, where he has worked since 2003. He has a background in telecom and media, with additional qualifications in patent law and management.
Work at European Patent Office
Frederic Bertrand has been employed as a Patent Examiner at the European Patent Office since 2003. Over the course of 21 years, he has developed expertise in various aspects of patent examination. Since 2018, he has managed a team of examiners, overseeing the evaluation of patent applications and ensuring compliance with patent laws and regulations. His role involves analyzing technical documents and providing recommendations on patentability.
Education and Expertise
Frederic Bertrand has a diverse educational background. He studied at CEIPI, focusing on Patent Law from 2005 to 2006. He also attended Télécom Paris, where he earned an Ing. degree in Telecom and Media between 1994 and 1997. In 2009, he completed studies in Patent Law as part of the European Qualifying Examination (EQE). Additionally, he achieved an MBA from CDI College des Ingenieurs, where he studied Finance, Strategy, HR, and Economics from 2000 to 2001. He has expertise in Digital Television, Interactive Services, and Broadcast Systems.
Professional Development
Frederic Bertrand has engaged in various professional development activities throughout his career. He trained as a technical judge for the Unified Patent Court in 2015, enhancing his understanding of patent law and judicial processes. Since 2012, he has been studying at the French Patent Office (INPI) to achieve the designation of French Patent Attorney (Conseil en Propriété Industrielle). This ongoing education supports his role in patent examination and legal compliance.
Previous Experience in Telecom
Before joining the European Patent Office, Frederic Bertrand worked in the telecommunications sector. He was a telecom project manager at Elf Deutschland in Berlin, where he managed various projects related to telecommunications. Additionally, he joined TPS, a leading French satellite pay-TV platform, in 1999, gaining valuable experience in the media and telecommunications industry before returning to Berlin.