Fatima Brochado
About Fatima Brochado
Fatima Brochado is a Patent Examiner and Team Manager at the European Patent Office, where she has worked since 1999. She holds a degree in Biochemistry from Universidade do Porto and a PhD in Genetic and Molecular Biology from Ludwig-Maximilians Universität München.
Work at European Patent Office
Fatima Brochado has been employed at the European Patent Office since 1999. In her role as a Patent Examiner and Team Manager, she oversees the examination of patent applications and manages a team of professionals. Her responsibilities include evaluating the technical aspects of patent submissions and ensuring compliance with patent laws and regulations.
Education and Expertise
Fatima Brochado holds a PhD in Genetic and Molecular Biology, which she obtained from Ludwig-Maximilians Universität München between 1996 and 1999. Prior to this, she studied Biochemistry at Universidade do Porto from 1987 to 1992. Her educational background provides her with a strong foundation in the scientific principles relevant to her work in patent examination.
Background
Fatima Brochado's academic journey began at Universidade do Porto, where she studied Biochemistry for five years. Following her undergraduate studies, she pursued advanced studies in Genetic and Molecular Biology, culminating in a PhD from Ludwig-Maximilians Universität München. This educational path has equipped her with specialized knowledge applicable to her role at the European Patent Office.
Professional Experience
With over 25 years of experience at the European Patent Office, Fatima Brochado has developed significant expertise in patent examination. Her role as a Team Manager involves not only technical evaluation but also leadership and coordination of her team’s efforts in processing patent applications. This extensive experience contributes to her proficiency in the field of intellectual property.