Mr. Leo Pincan
Curriculum Vitae
Personal Details:
Nationality: Croatian
Date of Birth: December 08th, 1970
Email: istarskiinovatori@gmail.com
Marital Status: Married
Languages: Croatian, English, German, Italian
Leo Pincan
Professional Summary
Dedicated and experienced innovation consultant with a strong background in intellectual property, innovation promotion, and international exhibition representation. Since 2008, has led the Association of Innovators of Istria County, providing extensive support to inventors and companies in IP protection and innovation presentation. Recognized nationally and internationally for contributions to innovation advancement.
Work Experience
Head of the Association of Innovators of Istria County
Pula, Croatia – June 2008 to Present
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Advises inventors and companies on intellectual property protection (patents, industrial designs, trademarks)
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Conducts novelty searches in international technical databases
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Prepares technical and visual documentation of innovations, including video recording and editing
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Designs posters and promotional materials for innovation exhibitions
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Drafts exhibition reports and communicates them to media outlets
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Provides consultancy services for innovation development and project planning
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Oversees the technical execution of all association programs and events
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Assists in filing IP applications and developing product designs and brand identities
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Coordinates participation in national and international innovation fairs
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Leads the consultancy services for innovation throughout the Istria region
International Representation and Recognition
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Participated in innovation exhibitions in China, Geneva, Nuremberg, and served as Head of Delegation at the Brussels Innovation Exhibition
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Member of the Croatian Association of Innovators’ Management Board since 2012
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Actively represents Croatian innovators internationally through the Croatian Association of Innovators
Education and Training and Computer Skills
- Successfully completed an Intellectual Property Training Program organized by the State Intellectual Property Office of Croatia and the WIPO Academy (World Intellectual Property Organization)
- Advanced proficiency in computer operations, multimedia editing, graphic design, and online research
Awards and Honors
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“MERIT OF INVENTION” and “KNIGHT OF INVENTIVENESS” – Awarded by the Belgian Chamber of Innovators and the City of Brussels for exceptional contributions to innovation and its promotion internationally
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Presidential Commendation – Awarded by President Ivo Josipović of Croatia for outstanding leadership and contribution to innovation development in the region