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Eugene Blanchard serves as the Patent Lifecycle Management Director at JTI, leading comprehensive patent portfolio management from invention identification to patent prosecution. With extensive experience in Agile operations, Eugene has acted as lead for multiple patent teams across Geneva and Tokyo, enhancing adaptability and responsiveness to business needs. Previous roles include directing patent operations in mergers and acquisitions, as well as managing client IP matters at Bovard AG and Gevers SA. Eugene’s educational background includes degrees in intellectual property law and industrial engineering, enriched by practical training in various IP-focused roles across multinational companies.