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Jean Beissel, Chief Financial Officer & Chief Administrative Officer; Pierre Kihn, CEO; Olivier Laidebeur, Head of Trademark Department;
Philippe Ocvirk, Information System Manager; Henri Kihn, Head of Patents Department; Romain Lambert, Head of Formalities Department
Source photo: Office Freylinger
protection naturally relies on elements of
law. But our role resides first and foremost
in understanding the situation of each of
our clients, what they have, and what they
would like to obtain, so as to deploy the
tools at our disposal to serve them best.
Furthermore, our clients are creative persons,
with a real wealth to protect. It makes
sense, as they see, for their interlocutors to
show curiosity and creativity in their efforts
to serve them in optimal fashion at all
times.
Does the growing complexity of intellectual
property constitute a driving
force for creativity?
Philippe Ocvirk: Our creativity must help us
see through all that complexity to present
solutions for guaranteed production for
their business in as comprehensible a manner
as possible at all times. It is important to
forego the legal jargon and speak the client’s
language.
How does Office Freylinger combine
security with pleasure and creativity?
Henri Kihn: Presented like that, these values
may appear difficult to reconcile. But they are
reconcilable nonetheless. The prime objective
of intellectual property is to provide security.
The clients who come to us are looking to protect
an R&D investment, an idea or a creation.
We are determined to have each of them feel
secure with us. And we guarantee such security
through the pleasure that we take in doing our
job, which goads us to show ever creativity in
the service of the client. At Office Freylinger,
security is provided also through sound management
– for the client and for our employees.
How do you see the future after fifty
years in the business?
Romain Lambert: The future holds an air of mistery
for us all. Nothing ever remains static. We
expect major developments in the simplification
of procedures, consolidation of offices, morepossibilities
for multi-jurisdictional coverage. Against
such a background, Office Freylinger must continue
to create value in the advice and guidance
for clients. Our multidisciplinary, multicultural,
and multilingual team is our finest winning asset
for tackling the challenges of the future.
What are you most proud of when you
look back on your accomplishments?
Pierre Kihn: Without the shadow of a doubt,
it is the prevailing ambiance, the pleasure we
get from working together. The economic
health of a company is important, of course.
But the human dimension, the opportunity
to work with fine, competent people, with
mutual trust and respect, is a winning asset
that makes many envious of us.
Office Freylinger
234, route d’Arlon • L-8001 Strassen
Tél.: 31 38 30 1 • Fax: 31 38 33
office@freylinger.com • www.freylinger.com
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