Miguel Ángel Martínez
Biologist, M.Sc. (Biomedicine and Biotechnology), European Patent Attorney, UPC Representative Langues ES | EN Équipe Biotechnologie E-mail chiffré à Miguel Ángel Martínez
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Paseo de la Castellana, 140 3º
28046 Madrid
Versatile biotech patent attorney who loves brainstorming to find creative solutions
With over 16 years of experience working in the Intellectual Property field, both in-house and in different law firms, Miguel Martinez has extensive experience in designing global IP strategies and advising clients on the prosecution of patent applications before the European Patent Office (EPO) and the Spanish Patent and Trademark Office (SPO).
Miguel usually collaborates with biotech companies and life science institutions, helping them to protect a variety of technologies like diagnostic methods based on the detection of biomarkers, therapeutic targets, advanced therapies, antibody technologies, medical devices, etc.
His main work includes drafting and defending patent applications, replying to office actions and carrying out infringement opinions.
Prior to joining HOFFMANN EITLE in 2017, he completed his Degree in Biology at the University of Leon (1999-2003), including one year of research work in the Department of Physiology in the field of drug metabolism and pharmacokinetics. He also studied an MBA at ALITER International Business School (2005), an Advanced Course in Industrial and Intellectual Property at Instituto Empresa (2006) and an Advanced Business Development Course at Biotechnology Industry Organization (2014). He has worked as a patent attorney in different law firms (2005-2013) dealing with pharmaceutical, biotechnology and chemical patents. He was the Intellectual Property Manager of a company (2013-2017) focused on the development and marketing of kits for the diagnosis of different types of cancer, which provided him with a special knowledge regarding the prosecution of patents in the diagnostic field.
In his free time, Miguel loves riding his mountain and road bikes, hiking and snowshoeing.
Extensive experience in private practice, advising clients on the prosecution of patent applications before the European Patent Office (EPO) and the Spanish Patent and Trademark Office (SPO). His main work includes: drafting patent applications, carrying out patentability and freedom-to-operate reports, replying to official actions issued by patent offices and preparing notices of opposition. Moreover, he has also worked as an in-house patent attorney thus gaining experience in designing global IP strategies, conducting IP due diligences and in the negotiation of license agreements.
- Degree in Biology. University of Leon
- Master’s in Biotechnology and Pharmaceutical Companies Management. ALITER International Business School. Madrid
- Advanced Course in Industrial and Intellectual Property. Instituto Empresa (I.E.). Madrid
- Advanced Business Development Course. Biotechnology Industry Organization (BIO). Frankfurt
- Diploma in Patent Litigation in Europe. CEIPI.
- European Patent Attorney (2017)
- European Patent Litigator | UPC Representative (2024)
- EPO Certified Patent Administrator (EPAC exam)
- epi
- AIPPI
- LES International
- Leaders League (2024): Recommended
- IP Stars from Managing IP: Notable practitioner (2023, 2024)
- IAM Patent 1000 (2024): “Miguel Ángel Martínez, distinguished for his strategic counsel on the prosecution of patent applications before the EPO. Recognised for his exceptional client support and methodical approach, he is a highly qualified professional”.
- IAM Patent 1000 (2023): “Miguel Ángel Martínez is one of the best patent attorneys out there – he instils total confidence in his patrons through his amazing strategic vision and tactical and methodical approach, which achieves solid patent protection. He is a highly qualified professional, who provides valuable opinions and is trustworthy, efficient, collaborative and capable of working to a tight deadline. Miguel is always willing to support his service users and explain legal concepts. His client care is exceptional”