Helena Domingues
About Helena Domingues
Helena Domingues is a Patent Examiner at the European Patent Office, specializing in therapeutic antibodies, vaccines, and diagnostic methods. She has over two decades of experience in patent examination and holds advanced degrees in Biochemistry and Biotechnology.
Work at European Patent Office
Helena Domingues has been employed at the European Patent Office (EPO) since 2000, serving as a Patent Examiner. With over two decades of experience, she specializes in the examination of patents related to therapeutic antibodies, vaccines, and diagnostic methods. Her role involves evaluating patent applications to ensure compliance with legal standards and scientific validity. The EPO is a key institution in the field of intellectual property, and Domingues' expertise contributes to its mission of fostering innovation and protecting inventions.
Education and Expertise
Helena Domingues holds a Master of Science in Biochemistry from Universidade de Coimbra, which she completed from 1989 to 1994. She furthered her education with a Doctor of Science (PhD) in Biotechnology from the European Molecular Biology Laboratory and the University of Utrecht, studying from 1995 to 1999. Additionally, she is pursuing a Postgraduate Certificate in Business Administration with a focus on Fundamentals of Senior Management at The Open University since 2006. This educational background supports her extensive knowledge in the pharmaceutical and medical biotechnology sectors.
Background
Before her current role at the European Patent Office, Helena Domingues worked as a Postdoctoral Researcher at the European Molecular Biology Laboratory (EMBL) in Heidelberg, Germany, from 1999 to 2000. This experience provided her with a solid foundation in research and development within the life sciences field. Her academic and professional journey reflects a strong commitment to advancing knowledge in biotechnology and patent examination.
Achievements in Patent Examination
With over 24 years of experience at the European Patent Office, Helena Domingues has developed significant expertise in the field of patent examination, particularly in areas related to therapeutic antibodies, vaccines, and diagnostic methods. Her work involves critical analysis of patent applications, contributing to the protection of innovations in the pharmaceutical and medical biotechnology industries. Domingues' role is essential in ensuring that new inventions meet the necessary legal and scientific criteria for patentability.