PROFILE: Dominique Marloye I joined GEVERS in Belgium in 1989 where I specialized in trade marks and designs, in particular on Benelux, International and European matters including prosecution, absolute grounds and oppositions. I qualified as a BMM certified attorney in 1994 and have been appointed as a member of the Board of Directors of GEVERS Legal S.A. in Belgium since 1997. Before joining GEVERS and shortly after my law studies, I moved to Pretoria in South Africa where I worked at Spoor and Fisher and discovered the world of IP. Where were you brought up and educated? In Belgium. What did you want to be as a child? A nurse. Which sport do you play and/or enjoy? Active walking. How did you become involved in trade marks? By chance! In fact when I moved to South Africa I worked at Spoor and Fisher where I did trade mark searches and company work as well as registration of copyright in cinematograph films. After eight years, I returned to Belgium where I started working at GEVERS. What is the most surprising thing that ever happened to you? When I found out that I was expecting twins! What is your all-time favourite film? Something's Gotta Give with Jack Nicholson and Diane Keaton. What is your philosophy in a nutshell? Enjoy the present time and always look on the bright side of life. What is your favourite holiday destination? Any sunny seaside destination. What would you have done if you hadn’t become involved in intellectual property? I would have worked in the legal field anyway. What is the toughest thing about your job? Filling in timesheets. Where do you see yourself in 10 years? Enjoying my ‘fourth life’ with my grandchildren. What is your weakness? A "merveilleux" which is a Belgian pastry made of meringue, cream and chocolate flakes. What is the best invention ever? The washing machine. Which three words would you use to describe yourself? Dedicated, perfectionist and curious. Which book or books are you currently reading? I read “The Kite Runner” by Khaled Hosseini during my last holiday. What is your favourite building/piece of architecture and why The "Casa Milà" by Gaudi also known as la Pedrera in Barcelona, for its astonishing wavy facade and its imaginative and fascinating ideas and realisation. What was your best subject at school? Chemistry. What’s the best thing about your job? I really like the fact that I am closely connected to business development: new products or new technologies. Which music recording would you take with you to a desert island? Any record by Carlos Santana. How do you relax? By spending time with my family. © 2015 The Pharmaceutical Trade Marks G ro up C irculated fo r info rmatio n o nly to PTMG Members. The G ro up takes no respo nsibility fo r the co ntents Edito r: Vanessa Parker 12 Tel.: +33 679 316 860 email: vparkerco rdier@w anado o .fr