Patrick Oliver

Patrick Oliver is an experienced professional with a comprehensive background in law and public policy. Currently serving as the Executive Director of IP2Innovate since July 2016, Patrick is focused on promoting a balanced patent legal system in Europe. Simultaneously, in the role of Senior Advisor at Dentons Global Advisors since January 2015, Patrick contributes to public affairs consultancy. As President of ELSA Alumni from January 2019 to December 2021, Patrick fostered connections among law students and advocates for human dignity and cultural diversity. Previous positions include Managing Director for European Government Relations at Accenture and Administrator at the European Commission. Patrick's academic credentials include a Master's Degree from Harvard Law School and Bachelor's Degrees from King's College London and the University of Paris I: Panthéon-Sorbonne.