F.Javier Rubio Sierra
About F.Javier Rubio Sierra
F. Javier Rubio Sierra is a manager at the European Patent Office in Munich, Germany, where he has worked since 2019. He holds a PhD in Natural Sciences from Ludwig-Maximilians-University of Munich and has experience in various roles within academia and industry, including as a patent attorney and visiting scientist.
Work at European Patent Office
F. Javier Rubio Sierra has been employed at the European Patent Office (EPO) since 2014. He currently holds the position of Manager in Patent Procedures Management, a role he has occupied since 2019. In addition to his managerial responsibilities, he has also served as a Patent Examiner for a decade. His work at the EPO involves overseeing patent procedures and ensuring compliance with European patent laws. He previously participated in the Praktika Intern Program at the EPO in 2011, which provided him with foundational experience in the field.
Education and Expertise
F. Javier Rubio Sierra earned a Physics Degree from Universidad de Sevilla, studying from 1993 to 2000. He furthered his education at Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität München, where he achieved a PhD in Natural Sciences with 'Summa Cum Laude' from 2002 to 2006. He also completed a Science Degree in Physics at the same university in 1998-1999. Additionally, he studied European Patent Law and became a Qualified European Patent Attorney from 2007 to 2010. His educational background supports his expertise in patent law and technology.
Professional Experience
Before joining the European Patent Office, F. Javier Rubio Sierra held various positions that contributed to his professional development. He worked as a Patent Attorney at Hewlett-Packard from 2011 to 2013. He also served as a Visiting Scientist at the University of California, San Diego, in 2005. His early career included a role at Sony Mobile GmbH, focusing on performance testing of telecommunication devices. He contributed to research at the Center for Nanoscience in Munich, developing new methods for manipulating materials at the nanometer scale.
Research and Scholarships
F. Javier Rubio Sierra has been recognized for his research contributions, receiving scholarships from prestigious programs such as the Marie Curie Program, Cusanuswerk, and the Bavarian Elite Network. During his doctoral studies, he participated in the International Graduate School 'Nano-Bio-Technology', which reflects his involvement in advanced research in nanotechnology and its applications. His academic and research experiences have significantly influenced his career in patent management and technology.