- Chemist, Ph.D
- Swiss and European Patent Attorney
- Trademark Attorney
Ever since receiving his Ph.D. in chemistry from the University of Lausanne, Roman Vuille has been specializing in the development, protection and valorization of innovations, in particular in the field of chemistry, pharmaceuticals, cosmetics, nutrition (nutraceuticals) and food products.
He served, in particular, as Vice-President (IP & Legal) of Debiopharm SA, Lausanne and as Head of the Nestlé Patent Department. Since 2002, he has been an independent advisor specialized in Intellectual Property. He regularly teaches patent drafting in various countries as part of the WIPO international training network. He is also associated partner of 2K Patentanwälte in Germany.
Professional Qualifications
As professional representative, Dr. Roman Vuille is qualified to represent any natural or legal person before the European Patent Office. He is also a registered Swiss Patent Attorney.
- From 2015 on: IPP Intellectual Property Partners, co-founder
- 2011 to 2015: Co-founder and senior partner of “Schneiter & Vuille – Intellectual Property Advisors”
- 2002 to 2011: Independent Advisor specialized in Intellectual Property.
- Associated Partner of Becker, Kurig, Straus Munich.
- 1993 to 2002: Head of NESTLE Patents Department, Vevey (Switzerland)
- 1990 to 1993: Intellectual Property Manager DEBIOPHARM SA, Lausanne
- 1982 to 1990: Managing Director of Kirker & Cie SA, Geneva
