Kathrin Wagner

Kathrin Wagner is an Intellectual Property Professional and Patent Attorney based in Santa Barbara, California. She has over 15 years of experience in technology management and legal consulting, specializing in intellectual property (IP) law. Wagner is an accredited Patent Attorney at both the European and Swiss Patent Offices and has been freelancing since August 2016, providing services to both business-to-business (BtoB) and business-to-consumer (BtoC) clients. Her work primarily involves drafting patent applications and developing IP strategies for companies ranging from startups to large international corporations.1

Educational Background and Expertise

Wagner holds two master's degrees: one in Applied Physics, focusing on molecular biophysics and applied optics, and another in Environmental Science & Management, with an emphasis on corporate environmental management and technological solutions. Her technical expertise spans various fields, including medical devices, material science, software applications, and energy conversion technologies.1

Professional Experience

Before her current freelance role, she served as a Senior Patent Attorney at BRAUNPAT AG in Switzerland, where she managed patent portfolios, conducted patentability assessments, and represented clients at patent offices and courts. Additionally, she has experience in coordinating projects at the Technology Management Department at the University of California, Santa Barbara (UCSB), where she is involved in administrative and marketing tasks related to the Master of Technology Management program.12