Valérie Mellet has extensive experience in patent consulting, particularly in the fields of biology and chemistry. She has significant expertise in drafting patent applications and managing grant procedures at both the European level and before various national authorities. She regularly participates in opposition and appeal proceedings before the European Patent Office (EPO) and prepares freedom‑to‑operate opinions. Valérie Mellet is also a member of the Examination Committee of the European Patent Office (EPO), where she serves as a tutor for candidates preparing for the European Qualifying Examination. Valérie Mellet is the founder and administrator of the PATENT42 firm in Luxembourg, which is part of the ARGY42 group alongside Argyma.
• Drafting patent applications • Obtaining patent rights in France and abroad • Infringement analysis • Freedom‑to‑operate assessment • Opposition proceedings before the European Patent Office • Intellectual property strategy
• Chemistry • Agronomy • Molecular Biology • Biochemistry • Mechanical sciences • Biotechnology & carbon capture
• Master’s Degree in Structural Biochemistry • CEIPI (Patents/Trademarks), Robert Schumann University, Strasbourg • European Patent Attorney • European Trademark and Design Attorney • Representative before the Unified Patent Court (UPC)
• National Association of Industrial Property Attorneys (CNCPI) – upcoming • Federation of Industrial Property Attorneys in Luxembourg (FCPIL) • International Association for the Protection of Intellectual Property (AIPPI) • Institute of Professional Representatives before the EPO (EPI) • EQE Examination Committee