Dr. Audrey Renoncourt-Mertoglu is an accomplished legal and intellectual property professional currently serving as Head of IP Petrochemicals, Monomers and Engineering and Senior Counsel Global Intellectual Property at BASF since January 2019. With a robust background at BASF and ADAMA Ltd., Dr. Renoncourt-Mertoglu has extensive experience in patent litigation, enforcement, drafting patent applications, and advising on intellectual property issues, especially within the field of polymer chemistry. Educational qualifications include a Ph.D. in Colloid Chemistry from the University of Regensburg and advanced degrees in Intellectual Property Law, positioning Dr. Renoncourt-Mertoglu as a leading expert in the integration of legal and technical aspects of intellectual property within the chemical industry.