Pieter Saveyn
About Pieter Saveyn
Pieter Saveyn is an Associate Patent Counsel at Procter & Gamble with a background in physical chemistry and extensive experience in intellectual property management.
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Pieter Saveyn currently holds the position of Associate Patent Counsel at Procter & Gamble.
Professional Experience at Procter & Gamble
Since 2016, Pieter Saveyn has served as an Associate Patent Counsel at Procter & Gamble in Brussels Area, Belgium. Before that, he was an R&D manager (Senior Scientist) from 2012. His career at Procter & Gamble began in 2009 as an R&D manager (Scientist), a role he held until 2012. His work involves evaluating contracts with external partners to ensure they align with intellectual property strategies, and he handles oppositions and appeals of European patents.
Academic Background
Pieter Saveyn completed his Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Physical Chemistry at University of California, Santa Barbara in 2008. He also earned a PhD in Physical Chemistry from Lunds universitet (2006-2009) and Universiteit Gent (2005-2009). Additionally, he studied Bio-engineer Chemistry and obtained a Master's degree from Ghent University (2000-2005). He had a brief academic stint at University of Montpellier in 2003.
Early Career
Before joining Procter & Gamble, Pieter Saveyn was a PhD student at Universiteit Gent from 2005 to 2009. His academic pursuits laid a strong foundation in Physical Chemistry, which he later applied in his professional career.
Intellectual Property Strategy Expertise
In his role as Associate Patent Counsel, Pieter Saveyn develops holistic intellectual property strategies aimed at maximizing protection for Procter & Gamble's intellectual property. His technical expertise in fabric enhancers plays a significant role in identifying new inventions and ensuring robust intellectual property safeguards.