Santiago Solana
About Santiago Solana
Santiago Solana is a patent examiner at the European Patent Office, where he has worked since 2002. He has a background in engineering and management, with experience at Siemens in various roles related to UMTS core networks.
Work at European Patent Office
Santiago Solana has been employed at the European Patent Office (EPO) as a Patent Examiner since 2002. With over 22 years of experience in this role, he has developed expertise in evaluating patent applications and ensuring compliance with patent laws and regulations. His work contributes to the protection of intellectual property rights across Europe.
Education and Expertise
Santiago Solana studied at the Universidad de Granada, where he earned a Master of Science degree from 1988 to 1994. He continued his education at the Technische Universität Wien in 1998, although his studies there lasted for only a few months. His educational background provides a strong foundation for his career in patent examination and technology.
Background in Telecommunications
Santiago Solana has a background in telecommunications, having worked at Siemens in various capacities. He served as a Junior Engineer for the UMTS Core Network from 1998 to 2000 and later as a Product Manager for the same network from 2000 to 2002 in Madrid, Spain. His experience in these roles has contributed to his technical knowledge in the field.
Internship Experience
In 1997, Santiago Solana completed a two-month internship at Siemens Halbleiter in Munich, Bavaria, Germany. This early experience in the semiconductor industry provided him with practical insights into technology and engineering, which have been beneficial throughout his career.