Jacob Branchflower
About Jacob Branchflower
Jacob Branchflower is a Pan European Seal Trainee at the European Patent Office, where he has worked since 2020. He holds a first-class MSc in Biopharmaceutical Development from the University of Leeds and has experience in various roles within the biopharmaceutical and patenting sectors.
Work at European Patent Office
Jacob Branchflower has been employed at the European Patent Office as a Pan European Seal Trainee since 2020. His role involves gaining practical experience in the patenting industry, contributing to the office's mission of supporting innovation and protecting intellectual property. He is based in the Greater Munich Metropolitan Area, where he has been engaged in various projects and initiatives related to patent examination and intellectual property rights.
Education and Expertise
Jacob Branchflower completed a first-class degree in MSc Biopharmaceutical Development at the University of Leeds, where he studied from 2018 to 2020. Prior to this, he earned a BSc in Biological Sciences from the same institution, studying from 2015 to 2018. He also studied at The Hong Kong Polytechnic University, focusing on Economics and achieving a qualification in Global Economic Environment in 2017. His educational background provides him with a strong foundation in biopharmaceuticals and related fields.
Professional Experience
Jacob Branchflower has accumulated diverse professional experience in various roles. He worked as a Course Representative at the University of Leeds from 2018 to 2020 and participated in an undergraduate research project there from 2017 to 2018. Additionally, he served as a Temporary Office Assistant at Bury & Walkers LLP for two months in 2018. His internship at Covance as an Assay Development Intern from 2019 to 2020 involved a focus on cell-based assay development, further enhancing his practical skills in the biopharmaceutical sector.
Internships and Work Experience
Jacob Branchflower has engaged in several internships and work experiences that have shaped his career. He completed an industrial placement year at Covance Inc., focusing on assay development. Earlier in his career, he shadowed professionals in the NHS for a month in 2014, gaining insights into healthcare operations. These experiences have contributed to his understanding of both the scientific and operational aspects of the biopharmaceutical industry.