Qualification :

• Supmeca Paris engineer

Experience :

Loïc began his career in 2010 as a design office engineer for the Legrand group, the world leader in electrical wearing devices. First in the quality department on international projects, then in the research and innovation department, he developed his expertise in the design and manufacture of electrical components. In 2015, he decided to join the Adeo group, the European leader in mass distribution in the DIY sector, to develop new product ranges. He works in particular on lighting and electrical products. After 10 years spent in the service of large groups, Loïc changed his universe and created his company to become an electrician. In 2022, Loïc joins RVDB where he becomes a patent engineer.

Qualification :

• Industrial Property Consultant (CPI) accredited by the French Industrial Property Institute (INPI), patents of invention
• European agent accredited by the European Patents Office (EPO)
• CEIPI Graduate (patents of invention)
• Master of Science in Intellectual Property Management (Queen Mary College, University of London)
• Engineer, INSA Rennes (Nanotechnology and Optoelectronics)
• DEA (Master of Advanced Studies) in Solid-state Physics (University of Rennes 2)
• Quality engineer, optoelectronic components: 2 years in industry (SAGEM)
• Patent engineer: 14 years in an IP firm (D Young & Co in London, Beau de Loménie in Paris/Nantes, RVDB since 2022)

Experience :

Jean-Marie began his career in 2004 as a quality engineer specializing in the study of optoelectronic components at SAGEM (SAFRAN Group). He then trained in intellectual property in London, before joining a large English firm in 2007 to practice as a patent engineer. In 2008, he joined a major French IP firm, where he spent thirteen years developing solid experience in the protection and defense of innovation, serving large industrial groups, SMEs, start-ups and research laboratories. In 2022, he joined RVDB as a partner to head the Nantes office. His expertise covers a wide range of technical fields, with a strong specialization in computer science and software (artificial intelligence, applications, interfaces, platforms, networks, terminals, data processing, etc.), information and communication technologies (ICT), connected objects, telecommunications, as well as optoelectronic devices (lasers, sensors, semiconductor technologies, etc.) and medical devices. He has also acted in complex litigation cases, particularly in the mobile telephony sector, involving major industrial groups in an international context. Over the past several years, Jean-Marie has developed recognized expertise in software protection, with a particular focus on solutions involving AI. He is well versed in the specific issues of patentability in this field, particularly with regard to protecting the various aspects of AI such as neural networks, learning methods, training data and associated software architectures. He regularly supports those with innovative projects, particularly in the digital sector, as an expert with the accelerator ADN Booster. Involved in the regional ecosystem, he works with actors of innovation and institutional organizations in the Greater West region to raise awareness of intellectual property, and teaches patents at the INSA engineering school in Rennes.

Qualification :

• French Patent Attorney
• European Patent Attorney
• Graduated from CEIPI in Strasbourg (Patents major)
• Master of Science in Intellectual Property Management (BRUNEL University of London, UK)
• PhD in Chemical Biology (DPhil - OXFORD University, UK)
• Post-graduate advanced degree in Medicinal and Biomolecules Chemistry (University of Montpellier)
• Chemist Engineer graduated from ENSCM (National School of Chemistry of Montpellier)

Experience :

Having begun his career as a researcher at Oxford University, Benoît moved into the field of industrial property in 2007, holding the position of patent engineer with a London firm renowned for its resolutely business-oriented approach. From the outset, he was strongly influenced by a culture of customer proximity and the strategic use of intellectual property as a lever for business development. In 2009, he joined a renowned international IP firm, where, for six years, he put his skills to work for a varied clientele including major industrial groups, SMEs, start-ups and research laboratories, specializing in particular in the pharmaceutical, cosmetics, phytosanitary, medical technology and polymer sectors. In 2015, Benoît took the next step by co-founding an innovative biotech company in the field of tissue regeneration. For over eight years, he held key positions there, such as head of intellectual property, managing director, as well as member and vice-chairman of the board, consolidating his expertise and strategic vision in the biotech sector. In 2024, he joined Cabinet RVDB as Managing Partner and took charge of the Paris offices. In this position, he offers his clients the full benefit of his experience and unique combination of skills encompassing the fields of Science, Business and Law. This tripartite approach enables him to provide customized, sophisticated advice and strategic support, aligned with his clients' future business and growth objectives.