Pierre Held
About Pierre Held
Pierre Held is a Project Manager for International Cooperation in Classification at the European Patent Office, a position he has held since 2019. He has extensive experience in the field, having worked at the office for over 20 years in various roles, including Project Manager and Patent Examiner.
Work at European Patent Office
Pierre Held has been employed at the European Patent Office (EPO) since 1997. He currently serves as Project Manager International Cooperation in Classification, a position he has held since 2019 in The Hague. Prior to this role, he worked as a Project Manager, focusing on Trilateral and IP5 Classification Harmonisation from 2004 to 2019. He also held the position of Service Manager International Cooperation Support within Classification Services from 2013 to 2019. His extensive experience at the EPO spans over two decades, contributing to various projects related to patent classification.
Education and Expertise
Pierre Held studied at ECPM Ecole européenne de chimie polymères et matériaux de Strasbourg, where he earned a Diplôme d'Ingénieur in Chemistry from 1989 to 1992. He furthered his education at Université Louis Pasteur (Strasbourg I), obtaining a Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Organic Chemistry from 1994 to 1998. Additionally, he achieved a Diplôme d'Etudes Approfondies (DEA) in molecular and supramolecular organic chemistry at the same university from 1993 to 1994. His educational background provides a strong foundation for his work in patent classification and international cooperation.
Background
Pierre Held's academic journey began at Lycée Fabert in Metz, France, where he completed his studies in Highers Maths and Physics from 1987 to 1989. He transitioned into the professional realm as a Patent Examiner at the European Patent Office from 1997 to 2004. His career progressed as he took on various project management roles, demonstrating a commitment to international cooperation and classification services within the patent system.
Achievements
Throughout his tenure at the European Patent Office, Pierre Held has contributed significantly to the field of patent classification. His roles have included managing international cooperation projects and supporting classification services. His involvement in Trilateral and IP5 Classification Harmonisation initiatives reflects his expertise in fostering collaboration among patent offices globally. His long-standing career at the EPO showcases his dedication to improving patent classification processes.