Patents: Essential concepts for researchers

Noemí Daviu, ZBM Patents & Trademarks (Barcelona, Madrid, Copenhague)

Thursday 20 November 2025, 10.00 AM

ICMAB - Sala d'Actes Carles Miravitlles and ONLINE (Register here)

Abstract

Protecting innovation is vital for turning ideas into impact. This seminar introduces the fundamentals of patents—how they work, what makes an invention patentable, and strategies to safeguard research results.

We will explore the balance between publications and intellectual property, alternatives like know-how, and practical approaches to avoid infringement. Through real cases and exercises, participants will gain the insight to apply best practices and manage research results effectively to maximize impact.

Short bio

MSc Chemistry | European Patent Attorney | European Patent Litigator at the Unified Patent Court.

Noemí began her career as a medicinal chemistry researcher in Germany, where she first encountered patents as an inventor. Returning to Barcelona in 2002, she transitioned into the patent profession to deepen her understanding of IP strategy in R&D. After working in leading Spanish pharmaceutical companies, she joined ZBM in 2007, becoming a partner in 2010. She qualified as a European Patent Attorney in 2009 and earned the European Patent Litigation Certificate in 2015, enabling representation before the Unified Patent Court. Her expertise spans patent drafting, prosecution, and strategic advice on patentability and infringement, maintaining a strong connection with science and innovation.

Hosted by Alfonso del Rey and Miquel Galindo, from the Knowledge Transfer Unit

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