Miren Kerkmann Langer
About Miren Kerkmann Langer
Miren Kerkmann Langer is a Patent Examiner at the European Patent Office with a strong background in pharmacy and philosophy. She holds doctorates in both fields and has extensive experience in the pharmaceutical industry and patent law.
Work at European Patent Office
Miren Kerkmann Langer has been employed as a Patent Examiner at the European Patent Office since 2006. With 18 years of experience in this role, she evaluates patent applications and ensures compliance with European patent law. Her work involves assessing the novelty and inventive step of applications, particularly in the pharmaceutical sector.
Education and Expertise
Miren Kerkmann Langer holds a Doctorate in Pharmacy from Zentrum Für Wissenschaftliche Weiterbildung at Philipps-Universität Marburg, where she studied from 1994 to 1999. Additionally, she earned a Doctorate in Philosophy with a focus on Pharmacology and Immunology from Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität München between 2000 and 2003. Her expertise includes bioconjugates, a specialized area within pharmaceuticals.
Background in Pharmaceutical Industry
Before her tenure as a Patent Examiner, Miren Kerkmann Langer gained three years of experience as a Project Manager in the pharmaceutical industry. This experience provided her with a solid foundation in pharmaceutical development and project management, which she applies in her current role at the European Patent Office.
PhD Experience at Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität München
Miren Kerkmann Langer worked at the Department of Clinical Pharmacology at Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität München from 2000 to 2003 while pursuing her Doctorate in Philosophy. This role contributed to her understanding of clinical pharmacology and further developed her research skills in the pharmaceutical sciences.
European Qualifying Examination Achievement
In 2012, Miren Kerkmann Langer successfully passed the European Qualifying Examination (EQE), demonstrating her proficiency in European patent law. This achievement underscores her qualifications and expertise in the field of patent examination.