Francesc Xavier M.
About Francesc Xavier M.
Francesc Xavier M. is a Patent Examiner at the European Patent Office, where he has worked since 2005. He has a diverse background in telecommunications engineering and has studied in various fields, including intercultural communication and technology management.
Work at European Patent Office
Francesc Xavier M. has been employed at the European Patent Office (EPO) since 2005, serving as a Patent Examiner for 19 years in Munich, Germany. His role involves assessing patent applications and ensuring compliance with legal standards. He has contributed to the linguistic upgrading of patent claims, focusing on clarity and legal protection. Additionally, he engages in interdisciplinary cooperation and consultation during the patent assessment process, balancing the interests of patent applicants and the public.
Education and Expertise
Francesc Xavier M. holds multiple degrees and certifications in various fields. He earned a Master’s degree in Communication and Information Networks from Escuela de Organización Industrial in 1996. He studied Telecommunications Engineering at Universitat Politècnica de València, obtaining a Dipl. Ing. from 1994. He also completed an MSc at Université Paris-Saclay in 2021. His expertise includes assessing patentability in multimedia communication, audio/video coding, and media networking.
Background in Network Engineering
Before joining the European Patent Office, Francesc Xavier M. worked in network engineering roles across several companies. He was a Network Engineer at Telefónica España from 1996 to 1997, at Global One from 1997 to 1998, at Nortel Networks from 2000 to 2001, and at Fujitsu Network Communications in 1999. His experience spans various locations, including Madrid, Frankfurt, Vienna, and La Haya.
Cultural and Linguistic Engagement
Francesc Xavier M. has confronted complex cultural and linguistic realities in diverse regions, including Latin America, Turkey, the Middle East, Russia, Iran, and Uzbekistan. His studies in Interkulturelle Kommunikation at Hochschule München from 2009 to 2012 and his involvement in linguistic upgrading of patent claims reflect his commitment to addressing these complexities in his professional work.
Teaching and Academic Contributions
Francesc Xavier M. has experience in academia, having served as an Information Technology Lecturer at Universidad Antonio de Nebrija from 1995 to 1996. He has also engaged in further education, completing a Diploma de Experto Universitario at Universidad Nacional de Educación a Distancia from 2019 to 2020 and part-time seminars in Spanish Language Tutor Education at Instituto Cervantes - Munich from 2016 to 2018.