Cristina Margarido
About Cristina Margarido
Cristina Margarido is a Team Manager at the European Patent Office, where she has worked since 2019. She has extensive experience in patent matters and specializes in patentability issues related to computer-implemented inventions and business methods.
Work at European Patent Office
Cristina Margarido has been employed at the European Patent Office since 2002, where she currently holds the position of Team Manager. In this role, she has been responsible for overseeing various projects and initiatives related to patent examination. Her tenure at the Office spans over 22 years, during which she has developed expertise in patentability issues, particularly concerning computer-implemented inventions and business methods. Cristina is also known for conducting workshops and roundtable discussions focused on patenting matters, contributing to the Office's mission of promoting innovation and protecting intellectual property.
Education and Expertise
Cristina Margarido has a strong educational background in engineering and management. She studied Engenharia Electrotécnica e de Computadores at Faculdade de Engenharia da Universidade do Porto, where she earned her Licenciatura from 1994 to 2000. Following this, she pursued further education at Escola de Gestão do Porto, achieving a post-graduate qualification in Métodos Quantitativos de Gestão from 2000 to 2001. Her academic foundation supports her extensive experience in patent examination and her focus on fostering professional development within her team.
Background
Before joining the European Patent Office, Cristina Margarido worked as a Researcher at INESC Porto from 2000 to 2002. This role provided her with valuable experience in research and development, which she later applied to her work in patent examination. Her career trajectory reflects a consistent engagement with technical and legal matters, leading to her current leadership position at the European Patent Office.
Achievements
Cristina Margarido has made significant contributions to the field of patenting through her active engagement in public speaking on various patent-related topics. Her role as Team Manager involves not only managing her team but also focusing on their professional growth and development. Her specialization in patentability issues related to computer-implemented inventions and business methods highlights her expertise in navigating complex legal and technical challenges within the patent system.