João Silva
About João Silva
João Silva is a Patent Examiner at the European Patent Office, a position he has held since 2003. He has a background in engineering, having worked as an engineer at Efacec from 1997 to 2003 and earned his master's and bachelor's degrees from the Faculty of Engineering at the University of Porto and the Instituto Superior de Engenharia do Porto, respectively.
Work at European Patent Office
João Silva has been employed at the European Patent Office as a Patent Examiner since 2003. Over the course of 21 years, he has contributed to the examination of patent applications, ensuring compliance with legal and technical standards. His role involves assessing the novelty and inventive step of various inventions, providing critical insights into the patenting process within the European framework.
Education and Expertise
João Silva holds a Master's degree from Faculdade de Engenharia da Universidade do Porto, which he completed from 1997 to 2000. Prior to this, he studied at the same institution from 1995 to 1997, where he gained foundational knowledge in engineering. He also earned a Bachelor's degree from Instituto Superior de Engenharia do Porto, completing his studies from 1992 to 1995. His educational background equips him with a strong technical foundation relevant to his current role in patent examination.
Background
Before joining the European Patent Office, João Silva worked as an engineer at Efacec from 1997 to 2003. His six years of experience in engineering provided him with practical skills and insights that are beneficial in his current position as a Patent Examiner. This background in engineering complements his expertise in evaluating technical aspects of patent applications.
Professional Experience
João Silva has accumulated significant professional experience in both engineering and patent examination. His tenure at Efacec involved hands-on engineering work, which laid the groundwork for his analytical skills. Since 2003, his role at the European Patent Office has allowed him to apply his engineering knowledge to the field of intellectual property, focusing on the evaluation of patent applications.