Andrea Schmid

Andrea Schmid is a seasoned patent specialist with extensive experience in intellectual property management and product development within the healthcare sector. At Wellspect HealthCare since November 2012, responsibilities include contributing to search reports, overseeing patent application processes, and serving as a technical expert in oral proceedings. Additionally, Schmid has maintained the IP portfolio for Wellspect HealthCare while working at DENTSPLY IH since 1997. Prior roles include Technical Product Manager at Astra Tech AB, focusing on medical device kits for the US market, and Product Developer at Mölnlycke Health Care, where the development of pressure-sensitive adhesives was a key responsibility. Academic credentials include a Doctor of Philosophy in Polymer Technology and a Master's degree in Chemical Engineering, both obtained from Chalmers University of Technology.