Elias Mkhalfi MSc
Trainee patent attorney
Trainee patent attorney
Electrical engineering, ICT, Optical sensors, Physics, Telecommunication, Thermodynamics
Elias joined Arnold & Siedsma as a trainee patent attorney in 2021. Before that time, he worked as a business analyst in the Oil & Gas industry, where he acted as a creative bridge between the business and ICT on various projects related to gas flow and asset management. With an eye for detail and a strong dedication, Elias always makes sure to develop recommendations and deliver solutions that ensure client success.
Elias completed his MSc. in Physics Engineering with highest honours. He has an in-depth knowledge of high-tech industrial applications in fields as diverse as nuclear engineering, accelerator physics, quantum engineering, and photonics. Also a certified teacher, he is always pleased to share his expertise in the simplest and clearest manner.
Elias also went to Cambodia with a team of 22 engineers, and successfully helped farmers dry their pepper crops efficiently. During this project, he demonstrated strong inclusive leadership, as well as an innovative mindset.
Curious, creative and energetic.
Partner, European patent attorney, Dutch patent attorney, Belgian patent attorney
Managing partner, Partner, European patent attorney, Dutch patent attorney, Belgian patent attorney
2021 – now: Patent attorney in training, Arnold & Siedsma, Brussels, Belgium.
2019 – 2021: Business Analyst, Fluxys.
2017-2019: Université libre de Bruxelles, MSc in Engineering Physics.
2014-2017: Université libre de Bruxelles, BSc in Engineering Sciences.
Dutch, Englisch, French and Japanese.
