Sofia Ferreira Salgado Santos is an experienced Formalities Officer with more than 10 years of experience in patent administration, working both in-house and in private practice. Salgado Santos is highly qualified and certified, having completed courses in the UK, US, and Netherlands, specializing in various jurisdictions, including PCT, EP, NL, BE, GB, and US. She is skilled in managing large portfolios, filing and maintaining designs, and working directly with Patent Offices and local agents.

Sofia is passionate about Intellectual Property, and currently works with R&A Translators®, a translation company specializing in IP, legal, and technical translations. She is proud to be part of an organization that prioritizes maintaining the true scientific personality of clients' inventions, ensuring the validity and acceptability of patent applications.