Roberta Lantier
About Roberta Lantier
Roberta Lantier is a Patent Examiner at the European Patent Office, where she has worked since 2002. She has a background in engineering, having previously held positions at Infineon Technologies and NXP Semiconductors.
Work at European Patent Office
Roberta Lantier has been employed at the European Patent Office (EPO) as a Patent Examiner since 2002. Over her 22 years at the EPO, she has contributed to the examination of patent applications, ensuring compliance with patent laws and regulations. Her role involves assessing the novelty and inventive step of applications, as well as providing technical expertise in various fields.
Education and Expertise
Roberta Lantier pursued her higher education at multiple institutions. She studied at RWTH Aachen University from 1997 to 2000, where she completed a three-year program. Following this, she attended Università degli Studi di Trieste from 1989 to 1996, completing a seven-year course. Her educational background provides her with a strong foundation in engineering and technical disciplines, which supports her work in patent examination.
Previous Experience in Technology Companies
Before joining the European Patent Office, Roberta Lantier worked in the technology sector. She was employed at NXP Semiconductors as a System Engineer from 2000 to 2001 for 11 months. Following this role, she worked at Infineon Technologies as a Research and Development Engineer from 2001 to 2002 for 11 months. These positions allowed her to gain practical experience in engineering and development, which she applies in her current role.
Career Timeline
Roberta Lantier's career spans several years in both the patent examination field and the technology sector. She began her professional journey at NXP Semiconductors in 2000, followed by a brief tenure at Infineon Technologies in 2001. In 2002, she transitioned to the European Patent Office, where she has remained for over two decades, reflecting her commitment to the field of intellectual property.