Melissa Medina

Melissa Medina has a diverse work experience, starting with their role as an IP & Legal Assistant at Bavarian Nordic GmbH in 2018. In this position, they were responsible for prosecuting the company's IP rights, monitoring proceedings, and coordinating with foreign consultants and patent offices. Melissa also drafted and reviewed confidentiality agreements and other legal documents.

Prior to that, Melissa worked in the trademark department at Arochi & Lindner in 2018. Melissa gained experience in trademark-related matters during this time.

In 2016-2017, Melissa worked as a Legat Assistant trainee at the Boards of Appeal at the EUIPO. This allowed their to gain valuable experience in legal processes and procedures.

Melissa also worked at the Ministry of Foreign Trade and Tourism of the Republic of Peru in 2014-2015, where they held the position of Professional in Foreign Trade. Their responsibilities included work in the Peruvian Commercial Offices (OCEX).

Melissa also had a brief trainee position at the Court of Justice of the Andean Community (TCJA) in 2014, gaining exposure to the judicial system.

In 2013-2014, Melissa worked as an International Cooperation Specialist at the National Commission for Development and Life without Drugs (DEVIDA).

Finally, in 2012, they served as an International Trade Advisor at the Chamber of Commerce of Madrid – CEIM – PROMOMADRID – IFEMA.

Overall, Melissa Medina has a well-rounded work experience in IP and legal roles, with a focus on trademark matters and international trade.

Melissa Medina has a diverse education history. Melissa completed their Law Degree at Universidad Complutense de Madrid, specializing in the field of Law. Melissa then pursued an Advanced Course in Foreign Trade Management at Instituto de Formación Empresarial de la Cámara de Comercio de Madrid (IFE) and a specialization in business internationalization at Universidad Rey Juan Carlos.

In 2015, Melissa enrolled at Maastricht University, where they completed a Master in Law in Intellectual Property Law and Knowledge Management (IPKM), focusing on the field of Intellectual Property.

Continuing their education in this field, Melissa participated in the Community Trade Mark and Community Design Intensive Modules at the European Union Intellectual Property Office (EUIPO) in 2016. Melissa also obtained additional certifications, such as IP in Innovative Science and IPR Intensive Entrepreneurship from Chemelot InSciTe and XIV Community Trademark and VI Community Design Intensive Modules from the University of Alicante.

Overall, Melissa has a strong educational background in Law and Intellectual Property, with additional expertise in foreign trade management and business internationalization.