Antoni Ferrer Santos
About Antoni Ferrer Santos
Antoni Ferrer Santos is a Patent Examiner at the European Patent Office, where he has worked since 2017. He holds multiple degrees in Chemistry and Language Interpretation, and has previously held positions in technical support and research at various companies.
Work at European Patent Office
Antoni Ferrer Santos has been employed at the European Patent Office (EPO) as a Patent Examiner since 2017. His role involves evaluating patent applications and ensuring compliance with patent laws and regulations. Prior to this position, he completed a one-year training program as a Pan-European Seal trainee at the EPO from 2015 to 2016. This experience provided him with foundational knowledge and skills relevant to patent examination and intellectual property management.
Education and Expertise
Antoni Ferrer Santos holds multiple degrees in Chemistry and Language Interpretation and Translation. He earned a Bachelor's degree in Chemistry from Universitat de Barcelona from 1995 to 1999. He then pursued a Bachelor's degree in Language Interpretation and Translation at Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona from 1999 to 2001. Furthering his education, he obtained a Master of Science (MSc) in Chemistry from The University of Tokyo from 2002 to 2004 and a Master of Science (MSc) in Management of Intellectual Property from Queen Mary University of London from 2014 to 2015.
Background in Chemical Industry
Before his current role at the European Patent Office, Antoni Ferrer Santos gained experience in the chemical industry. He worked as an Assistant Researcher at Osaka Organic Chemical Industry Ltd. in Japan from 2005 to 2007. Following this, he served as a Technical Support Manager at Otsuka Chemical Co., Ltd. in Barcelona from 2008 to 2014. These positions provided him with practical knowledge in chemical processes and technical support within the industry.
Professional Experience Timeline
Antoni Ferrer Santos has a diverse professional background spanning various roles in the field of chemistry and intellectual property. He began his career as an Assistant Researcher at Osaka Organic Chemical Industry Ltd. from 2005 to 2007. He then transitioned to Otsuka Chemical Co., Ltd. as a Technical Support Manager from 2008 to 2014. After gaining experience in the industry, he joined the European Patent Office as a trainee in 2015, subsequently becoming a Patent Examiner in 2017.