Wiek Crasborn
About Wiek Crasborn
Wiek Crasborn serves as the Director of Legal Research and Administration at the European Patent Office, a position he has held since 2012. He has extensive experience in legal and human resources roles, including previous positions at the European Patent Office and Universiteit Leiden.
Current Role at European Patent Office
Wiek Crasborn serves as the Director of Legal Research and Administration at the European Patent Office (EPO) since 2012. In this role, he oversees legal research initiatives and administrative functions within the organization. His extensive experience in various capacities at the EPO has equipped him with a comprehensive understanding of the legal and administrative landscape of patent law.
Previous Positions at European Patent Office
Crasborn has held multiple positions at the European Patent Office. He worked as a Human Resources Administrator for 10 months in 2000, followed by an 8-year tenure as Personnel Director from 2000 to 2008. He also served as Head of Department for Working Conditions from 1995 to 1999 and as a Lawyer from 1990 to 1995. Additionally, he was the Director of HR Policies from 2008 to 2012, contributing to the development of human resources strategies.
Educational Background
Wiek Crasborn studied Law at Universiteit Leiden, where he earned a Master of Laws (LLM) from 1979 to 1984. He also obtained a Post-graduate Certificate of Law from Utrecht University in 1986. Furthering his education, he attended the Ecole nationale d'administration (ENA) and completed the Cycle international program from 1987 to 1988. This educational foundation supports his expertise in legal matters.
Early Career Experience
Before joining the European Patent Office, Crasborn gained experience in various legal roles. He worked as a Juridisch Beleidsmedewerker at the Ministerie van Binnenlandse Zaken from 1986 to 1990. Additionally, he served as a Wetenschappelijk Assistent at Universiteit Leiden for 11 months in 1984. These positions contributed to his development in legal policy and research.