Maria Boicova-Wynants

Maria is an IP lawyer and strategy consultant, helping SMEs make their competitive advantage sustainable. Currently, Maria heads her own IP strategy consulting practice - Wynants&Co Strategic IP Solutions. She is a Latvian Patent and Trademark Attorney, European Trademark and Design Attorney, as well as European Mediator in civil and commercial cross-border disputes for almost two decades. Maria's main areas of expertise are IP strategy, contractual relations, and alternative dispute resolution. She is also a Tutor in IP-related topics for CEIPI, EPO and IP Business Academy, Mediator and art law expert on the list of the Court of Arbitration for Art (the Hague), and Mediator on the WIPO ADR Centre’s List of Neutrals. Maria holds an MBA degree from Vlerick Business School and LL.M. (MIPLM) from CEIPI/University of Strasbourg. Her books although providing an extensive overview of IP matters do not constitute legal advice. For an advice on your specific situation you are always encouraged to refer to an IP lawyer in your jurisdiction.