I am a patent examiner, and a research and technology enthusiast, with a focus on medical technology and patent information. Otherwise, I am a trail runner and an outdoor explorer.
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Bio
I am a European patent examiner with a background in biomedical engineering and medical physics, and more than two decades experience in examining patent applications in the field of medical technology. My professional activities are focused on patent examination from the search to the post-grant stage, patent classification, and patent information.
In my spare time, I pursue personal research and technology projects, wherein my interests are interdisciplinary and multidisciplinary in nature, spanning medical technology and intellectual property, with a current focus on technology analysis, and patent analysis and landscaping. Moreover, my additional interests lie in the history of technology and innovation, with a particular emphasis on historical medical devices, and historical patents and trademarks.
When I am not doing all the above, I run trails and ultra long distances, and explore wild and faraway places.
Professional experience
The main tasks include carrying out patent examination from the search to the post-grant stage in the area of medical technology.
Other tasks include creating and maintaining the patent classification systems, and taking part in development of tools for patent search.
Education
Specialisation: Medical Engineering and Medical Physics
Research project title: “Measurement of otoacoustic emissions”
Completed all the required coursework towards a doctoral degree in engineering sciences.
Specialisation: Medical Engineering and Medical Physics
Thesis title: “Compensation of psychoacoustic impairments”
Engineering project title: “Design and manufacturing of a hearing aid”
Specialisation: Medical Engineering and Medical Physics
Thesis title: “Measurement of acoustic impedance of the human hearing organ”
Specialisation: Radio Engineering Technology
Diploma project title: “Design of a power supply for a radio receiver”
Certifications
The European qualifying examination (EQE) tests candidates’ knowledge and aptitude to represent applicants in proceedings before the European Patent Office.