Franziska Sauer
About Franziska Sauer
Franziska Sauer is a Patent Examiner at the European Patent Office, where she has worked since 2014. She holds a Diplom and a Dr. rer. nat in Physics from Freie Universität Berlin and has previously held positions in intellectual property management.
Work at European Patent Office
Franziska Sauer has been employed as a Patent Examiner at the European Patent Office since 2014. Her role involves evaluating patent applications and ensuring compliance with legal standards. She is based in Berlin and has accumulated ten years of experience in this position. The European Patent Office is a key institution in the field of intellectual property, facilitating innovation and protecting inventions across Europe.
Education and Expertise
Franziska Sauer studied at Freie Universität Berlin, where she earned a Diplom in Physics from 1997 to 2002. She furthered her education at the same institution, obtaining a Dr. rer. nat. in Physics from 2002 to 2007. Her academic background provides her with a strong foundation in scientific principles, which is essential for her work in patent examination.
Previous Experience at ipal GmbH
Before joining the European Patent Office, Franziska Sauer worked at ipal GmbH as the Head of IP & Legal from 2008 to 2013. In this role, she was responsible for managing intellectual property rights and legal matters, contributing to the company's strategic initiatives in the field of intellectual property.
Role at TU Berlin
Franziska Sauer served as the Leiterin Patent- und Lizenzmanagement at TU Berlin from 2013 to 2014. In this position, she managed patent and licensing activities, overseeing the university's intellectual property portfolio and facilitating technology transfer initiatives.