Leticia Rodrigues
About Leticia Rodrigues
Leticia Rodrigues is a Patent Examiner at the European Patent Office, with a strong academic background in Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences. She has held various roles in research and patent law across Europe, including positions at Merck Group and NLO.
Work at European Patent Office
Leticia Rodrigues has been employed as a Patent Examiner at the European Patent Office since 2022. In this role, she is responsible for evaluating patent applications and ensuring compliance with patent laws and regulations. Her expertise in pharmaceutical sciences and patent law supports her work in assessing the novelty and inventive step of applications within the pharmaceutical sector.
Education and Expertise
Leticia Rodrigues holds a PhD in Pharmacy from Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität München, where she studied from 2014 to 2017. She also earned a Master's degree in Pharmaceutical Sciences from the same institution, completing her studies from 2011 to 2013. Additionally, she has a background in Pharmacy from Universidade Federal de Minas Gerais, where she studied from 2006 to 2011. Her academic journey includes an academic exchange at Universität des Saarlandes and various research projects in Germany and Denmark.
Professional Experience in Patent Law
Prior to her current role, Leticia Rodrigues worked as a European and Dutch Patent Attorney at NLO from 2017 to 2022. In this position, she specialized in patent law, providing legal advice and representation in patent matters. Her experience also includes a research internship at Merck Group from 2012 to 2013, where she gained insights into the pharmaceutical industry and research processes.
Research and Academic Background
Leticia Rodrigues has a strong research background, having completed a Master Thesis Project at HelmholtzZentrum München in 2013 and serving as a Visiting PhD Student at Københavns Universitet in 2015. She also participated in a research internship at Fundação Ezequiel Dias in Brazil in 2011. These experiences contributed to her expertise in pharmaceutical research and development.
International Experience
Leticia Rodrigues has gained international experience through various academic and professional opportunities. She studied in multiple countries, including Germany, Denmark, and Sweden, and participated in exchange programs and internships that enhanced her understanding of global pharmaceutical practices and patent law.