PROFILE
A highly skilled project manager who was
pivotal in developing the online legal services Intellectual Property Rights Helpdesk
pilot project for the European Commission DG Enterprise .
An excellent communicator at all levels, using diplomacy and political expertise
to give expert advice related to institutional development, training and the
Acquis Communautaire in Intellectual and Industrial Property issues across EU
member and associated states. Maintains an in depth knowledge of patents,
trademarks and copyrights and the agility of mind to answer complex queries and
inform on the exploit potential of licensing and technology transfer issues. A
results driven project manager who thrives on pressure and achieves deadlines
while being able to motivate and encourage others to participate and commit
fully.
KEY SKILLS
Established IPR Helpdesk service to ISO 9001 standard providing clear and concise
support to the Research and SME community across the European
Union.
Initiated free telephone and
e-mail/internet Help line service
Developed on-line
and CD multi media
tutorials and training matter in English, French, Spanish, Italian and
German
Able to remain calm and focused in
pressurised environments and situations
Analytical and logical approach to
problem solving
Meticulous attention to detail in the
research and development of all projects undertaken
Contributing editor for EC publications
(CORDIS
, RTD Information and Cultivate – Interactive Publications) in support of IPR
activities and objectives.
EMPLOYMENT
HISTORY
2003 – Present day. Freelance
Consultant,Project Manager
Evaluated Acquis Communautaire
legislation in relation to the protection of IIP with EU candidate
countries
Maintained in depth knowledge of current
EU IIP legislation
Developed programmes for IIP support
with Innovation Relay Centres, National Contact Points
Supported IIPR and tech transfer
initiatives within the European Union and Asia
Developed and conducted tutorials and
seminars on IIP issues for the European Commission
Organised IIP enforcement training for
Police and Customs Officers on behalf of UK PLC in Bulgaria, Latvia, Russia and
China
Organised training for IIP Judges from
Turkey, Croatia, Russia and China
Undertook IIP project evaluations for
the European Commission in China, Russia and the European
Union
1998 – 2004 Project Manager –
Intellectual Property Rights Helpdesk (IPR) European Commission,
Luxemburg
Established for the European Commission
DG Enterprise the IPR-Helpdesk with an annual budget of 3.6 million
euro
Wrote guidelines / policies in
accordance with European Commission objectives (FP4, FP5,
FP6)
Recruited legal experts related to
protecting Industrial and Intellectual Property, copyright, trademarks and EU
Funded contractual issues
Assisted with advising / guiding
customers through a variety of mediums
Supported entrepreneurs and innovators
throughout patenting process (prior art etc)
Passed on detailed information on EU
member states and other relevant organisations
Adapted IIPR training activities to
specific regional areas/demands
Ensured information / training materials
translated into appropriate languages
Produced and edited website and IP-Wire
monthly online and e-mail newsletter (10,000 plus monthly
circulation)
Developed KM (Knowledge Management)
facility
Worked within team ensuring queries were
answered within 48 hours
Organised training for Small Medium
Enterprises, Academics and EU-RTD community
ISO 9001 management and
implementation.
1993 – 1998 Chief Executive Officer,
Ministry of Information, Gulf Economic Forum, Bahrain
Liaised with Ministry of Information and
Dow JONES Telerate
Editorially controlled media
organisations operating within the Kingdom of Bahrain
Established the annual Gulf Economic
Forum conference for the Gulf Co-operation Council (GCC)
TRAINING
1998 – 2004 European Commission,
Luxemburg
European Commission Knowledge
Management, PRINCE 2 Project Management. (PRINCE stands for Projects in
Controlled Environments and is a project management methodology covering the
organisation, management and control of projects.) and ISO 9001 management and
implementation.
EDUCATION
1976 – 1979 University of Hull, BA Hons
Politics II (1)
1979 – 1981 University of Exeter, MA
Politics and Media
HOBBIES /
INTERESTS
Sailing, theatre, playing squash and
family activities
PERSONAL DETAILS
Health: Excellent
Driving Licence: Clean, current and own
transport
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