Hilbrand Vanden Wyngaert

Hilbrand Vanden Wyngaert is a seasoned intellectual property professional with extensive experience in the field. Currently serving as Senior IP Counsel at Signify since May 2018, Vanden Wyngaert previously held similar roles at Philips Lighting and Philips from 2008 to 2018, providing comprehensive IP support and mentoring within the organization. Prior experience includes over two decades at Agfa, where Vanden Wyngaert managed patent portfolios for inkjet and imaging technologies, and contributed to R&D and engineering projects. Early career involvement at IMEC focused on VLSI integrated circuit design education. Vanden Wyngaert holds a Master of Applied Sciences and Engineering from KU Leuven and has completed various postgraduate certifications in patent law and related fields.