Rosa Clemente Garcia
About Rosa Clemente Garcia
Rosa Clemente Garcia serves as the Director at the European Patent Office, where she has worked since 2005. She leads a diverse team and has extensive experience in patent examination, particularly in metallurgy and related fields.
Work at European Patent Office
Rosa Clemente Garcia has been employed at the European Patent Office since 1989. She served as a Patent Examiner for 16 years before advancing to the role of Director in 2005. In her current position, she oversees the granting of patent applications in specialized fields, including metallurgy, coatings, single crystals, and magnetic materials. She coordinates human resources tasks within the Industrial Chemistry cluster, which consists of a culturally diverse team comprising 11 different nationalities and nearly 40% women.
Education and Expertise
Rosa Clemente Garcia studied at the Universidad Complutense de Madrid, where she focused on Organic Chemistry and earned her MSC in Chemistry from 1973 to 1978. She also attended Colegio Santa Isabel Sant Cugat del Valles. Her educational background provides a strong foundation for her extensive experience in patent examination, which spans approximately 15 years prior to her directorial role.
Background
Rosa Clemente Garcia has a robust background in the field of chemistry and patent examination. Her career at the European Patent Office began in 1989, where she initially worked as a Patent Examiner. Over the years, she transitioned into leadership, taking on the role of Director in 2005. Her experience encompasses both technical and managerial aspects of patent processing and examination.
Achievements
Throughout her career at the European Patent Office, Rosa Clemente Garcia has contributed significantly to the patent examination process. Her leadership in the Industrial Chemistry cluster has fostered a diverse team environment. She has played a key role in overseeing the granting of patents in various specialized fields, demonstrating her expertise in both chemistry and intellectual property.