Chemistry degree from the University of Milan, Italy. Extensive experience in the preparation, filing and prosecution of international, EP and national patent applications particularly in the area of organic and medicinal chemistry, microbiology, biotechnology and molecular biology, diagnostics and polymer chemistry. European patent attorney and member of several international IP organizations such as the European Patent Institute, the Association Internationale pour la Protection de la Propriété Industrielle and the International federation of Intelectual Property Attorneys.