Alex Flores
About Alex Flores
Alex Flores is a Programme Manager at the European Patent Office, specializing in strengthening the European Patent Network since 2020. He has a diverse academic background with degrees in Electrical Engineering, Telecommunication Engineering, Law, and Business Management.
Current Role at European Patent Office
Alex Flores serves as Programme Manager for Strengthening the EPN: Knowledge at the European Patent Office since 2020. In this role, he focuses on enhancing knowledge-sharing initiatives within the European Patent Network. His position is based in Munich, Bavaria, where he has been contributing to the organization's objectives for four years.
Previous Experience at European Patent Office
Prior to his current role, Alex Flores worked at the European Patent Office as an Examiner from 1999 to 2010. During this eleven-year period, he operated in both The Netherlands and Germany. His responsibilities included evaluating patent applications and ensuring compliance with patent laws and regulations.
Research Background at Institut d'Estudis Espacials de Catalunya
From 1997 to 1999, Alex Flores was a Researcher at the Institut d'Estudis Espacials de Catalunya (IEEC) in Barcelona, Spain. His work involved conducting research in the field of space studies, contributing to various projects during his two-year tenure.
Educational Qualifications
Alex Flores holds multiple degrees. He earned a Master of Science in Electrical Engineering from the University of California, Berkeley, where he studied from 1996 to 1997. He also completed a PhD in Telecommunication Engineering at Universitat Politècnica de Catalunya from 1997 to 1999. Additionally, he obtained a Master of Arts in Law from Universidad Nacional de Educación a Distancia (U.N.E.D.) between 2000 and 2006, and an Executive MBA from ESADE Business & Law School from 2015 to 2017.
Long-Term Role as Head of Department
Since 2010, Alex Flores has held the position of Head of Department at the European Patent Office. Over the course of fourteen years, he has overseen various departmental functions, contributing to the strategic direction and management of the office's initiatives.